The Blazer is FIXED and Sounds Perfect! Ruby is Finally Back Up and Running!!!

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[@royavery6949]

Sam has gotten Ruby shining like a gem. Gone from the roughest to maybe the sharpest looking vehicle in the fleet at the moment and I'm not even a fan of red. Sam working that magic

[@M3rVsT4H]

Hard to believe it hasn't had a paint job. Looks amazing.

[@farkasbulkmeier3929]

I noticed it too as soon as I saw ruby I was like oooooh Mr Sam definitely got to that car 😃

[@allygilmour6182]

Sam's done a great job on Ruby. Can't wait to see her rip again.

[@Nick-Edwards]

we all know deep down that ruby could’ve gone 6’s before mullet. also ty needs a car. he does so much for the team.

[@joestewart5406]

@@Nick-Edwards ruby and Leroy are the ogs but did you watch the build process of mullet on ksr’s channel? Mullet is is close as you can get to a promod while still being a street car, fully purpose built, and with that 540 smx engine, a lot more power on tap and a lot more technology and gadgets to control what the car is doing.

[@forgotn42]

I know y'all fought to keep the hood off of Ruby, but the hood Ty built looks damn good. Especially after Sam added his skills to the mix. Ty did an incredible job and made something pretty dang cool.

[@messageme-8695]

Send me a message 👆👆👆 Congratulations You’ve been selected among my shortlisted winners…

[@willking7681]

You know ruby's clean AF when you can see the ceiling fans on the hood.🔥 good job Sam.

[@mat5872]

I love how Cletus is allowing his friend to be drag racers with him instead of all them helping just him.

[@bradleyhollon6085]

Long live the cleet fleet

[@chetSeminole]

I can't believe that Ruby was a diamond in the rough. That car has come the distance in every department and now looks the part.

[@cyriously_nick2191]

I was just thinking today that it’s crazy someone swapped an iron block into it, hit by lightning, and was such trash when they got it

[@Guysm1l3y]

The freeze frames of Cleet's face while sliding in on that minibike are high art!

[@Vehicular.Shenanigans]

Thanks that’s terrifying

[@Sabrinahuskydog]

I would think he'd be a little more careful with life knowing he's going to be a father. He could at least wear a helmet with stunts like that. Oh well. At this rate that baby ain't gonna have a father much longer.

[@camyota]

​@@Sabrinahuskydog bro, chill tf out

[@Matty.Hill_87]

I look forward to seeing someone post the screen shots to Facebook

[@jasonpetrich4141]

@@Sabrinahuskydog what is wrong with you 😐... maybe you need a break from the show !!

[@lostones7335]

Sam really was the missing part of y'all's crew, he makes everything look so much better than it ever has!

[@michaelfowler8289]

True story Sam does make things go smooth on the other hand I was just kind of wondering about Cletus and his new hair foam one week and having a baby boy the week prior I wonder if he's losing hair already just kidding LOL

[@Will-W]

for real, you can see the big shop fans spinning in ruby's hood. Man is good with paint!

[@charles1990s]

Love how genuine cleet is soon as the blazer fired up first thing he noticed was George's smile that's a awesome friend you can tell he loves to see his boys happy I need a boss like him!

[@farkasbulkmeier3929]

I can tell how much James loves Ruby, he knew she wouldn't let him down. Named my Audi Christine for the same reason, she always fires up, months, years, whatever. Good relationship with James and ruby.

[@cole2526]

Congratulations on the baby Cletus! Can’t wait till he’s running around helping out in the shop!

[@Zackyinked]

@@user59371 bro tf wrong with you

[@noelamezquita5868]

@@user59371 why would she ever do that

[@whyzee491]

@@user59371 Why the hell would you come here and say that?

[@christianschuster5427]

Ong congratulations

[@ganster2263]

@@user59371 yah jealous bud?

[@erockhefleyjr6852]

All three of you guys standing around the blazer is the hundred percent foundation of this whole Show

[@ridgerunner4567]

@Kris yes

[@AnthonyBowman]

Glad to see Ruby coming back out again. She's still my fave car in the fleet.

[@Not_Genie]

Ruby looks so clean can’t wait to see it run down the strip

[@michaelfowler8289]

He must have gave her some of that new hair foam he's advertising which I find funny since he just had a video advertising that he's having his child a first number one LOL

[@charlestidwell8549]

Had a Blazer like that years ago. Just an FYI, those new headlights aren't installed correctly. IIRC, there's a clip they need to slip into first underneath to get them to sit straight. Right now, they're aiming up at the trees. I know, mine was the same way when I got it. Just thought I'd give you some friendly info. ;-)

[@jdkreamer]

isn’t it a custom front end? so those mounts might be gone or different…. i could be wrong though

[@marshallmotorssc3609]

Appears to be using the same core support

[@alpha6ix222]

It’s a tube front end…

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

@@alpha6ix222 yep...but still... the old lights didnt do that. My 01 truck and blazer are both the same way. gotta get the bottom clip in first. Should be a tad more than 1 finger width between light and grill, not 2+ fingers(its a bigger gap there than the lower lights as air does flow through there, but not that damn big)

[@eriklarson9137]

@@alpha6ix222 Yup. It is a tube front end.

[@rogermitchell4606]

Sam is doing what every man his age should be doing living life to the fullest

[@T.S.T2014]

The total build and presentation of Ruby is second to none. She is a credit to all you guys and Gal working there.

[@Matty.Hill_87]

George rolling through the pits on a scooter, waving a new blower belt in the air is my highlight of raceweek 😂

[@calebbitz9469]

@Kris you have to ask if this fake account scammer is real... you deserve to give the idiot your info

[@jmac2o229]

@Kris no

[@specopsgaming6781]

@Kris no

[@sisyphus9252]

Maddie is going to have her hands full caring for two kids now.

[@DillonPrecisionFan]

Hey look, the "telegram me" scammer is back...

[@snitchgaming4486]

@@DillonPrecisionFan and flipping everyone off 😂😂 guess Indians don’t know what that emoji is 🤣🤣🤣

[@scottspropertyservices6877]

@@snitchgaming4486 or that the rest of the world no longer uses telegrams😆

[@snitchgaming4486]

@@scottspropertyservices6877 😂

[@jimmarburger611]

True dat. I'm guessing the kid will be more grown up than Cleet when he reaches 5. Lol, love ya. ;-)

[@Boaty_McBoatface_]

Man, Ruby looks like a completely different car. She looks so good! I've been missing the Ruby content lately so I'm anxious to see her run again. Really excited to see the Blazer run too. That's been my favorite to watch and George is quickly getting better and better driving it. So much good content on the horizon. Can't wait for Leroy to get finished either.

[@thetheoryguy5544]

Damn that's the cleanest Ruby has ever looked! almost thought it was a new paint job. SAM the man!

[@twistedsxs2426]

Got goosebumps when Ruby fired up. Miss that girl! Can’t wait to see them all rippin! Leroy still my favourite though.

[@kylecundiff5108]

So good to see Ruby back!

[@Rebar77_real]

The upside-down Precision Turbo logo just makes me focus on it more.

[@mclaggen6144]

Ruby is such a gem, dollar for dollar best car in the fleet. Relatively inexpencive for her speed, reliable and easy to drive.

[@stephenbrown571]

Ruby has never looked this good. Mr Sam does a hell of a job shining it up.

[@maxp2305]

Shout-out Texas Speed for building an engine tough enough to be lean for basically an entire week and be totally fine

[@Jeff-gu6nb]

@Kris yes, hit them up ;)

[@zulumagoo1]

"Well...A lotta better!" Cleeter is a natural born quick thinkin'... almost lawyer. Turba exhaust whistles accellerated his life to 6 second quarters.

[@zulumagoo1]

I love reporting these scammer "you won" posts.

[@guns-gas-diesel]

@@zulumagoo1 report them as harassment

[@scottgraham3067]

Awesome to see Ruby again. I've watched her journey from the first video and she's my favorite in the fleet by far!!

[@GeorgeWashington-oz7lw]

Man, Ruby looks good with the hood. And props to Sam for the shine. World class.

[@trevorneal8518]

Can we take a moment to realize Cleet is the one who actually really revived drag racing? Before this channel the excitement was mostly lost and drag n drive events were about finished. This man as well as 1320 quite literally changed the game. Thanks Cleet and crew! And congrats on the baby💙

[@michaelwynne4346]

I think Street Outlaws may have played a part in it too.

[@Dave-ui6xn]

Anyone who has a fast car like to drag race.

[@sirmonkey1985]

​@@michaelwynne4346 i'd have to agree that street outlaws started the revival of competitive drag racing.. the huge spike in popularity of drag and drive events for the casual audience i'd definitely have to give credit to cleetus for though.

[@Toxic2T]

He did.

[@ChristopherHallett]

That's like claiming Rob Scallon made playing guitar popular again. You're dreaming if you think Cleeters channel has made more than like a 2-3% change to the drag and drive events he goes to.

[@qxtankxp]

Ruby looks damn good with a hood on her!!!

[@mikejohnson5370]

The Blazers cold start sound like " WE WILL, WE WILL ROCK YOU" 🕺

[@BucketList22]

Man, nothing sounds more bad ass than a built motor with an old school huffer on top. Love that lope!

[@halecj1]

I'm really excited to see what Rocky can do with a proper tune!

[@Jarv62990]

That blazer is so badass. 🔥 I used to lover lowered blazers but a blown one is sick AF. Congrats on the baby too man. Best of luck.

[@adam-se6js]

So crazy to how far you've come cleet. From old Leroy to a fleet of certified rippers. Congrats on everything legend.

[@89vette89]

Ruby looks gorgeous! Well deserved for a car that has been through so much and just keeps kicking

[@eleuelling]

Ruby sounds and looks so good!! I’d like to see a video of a “track day” where you take turns doing it for dale in every car in the fleet! Talk about a hell yeah brother special!!

[@billypettit7132]

It’s amazing to see where ruby has come since you got her, sams got that paint looking mint and you guys had it so dialed with the previous setup im sure it will be running solid numbers in the 1/4 mile in no time!

[@puddleduckist]

Man, blazers come a long way! Sounds absolutely wicked! Can't wait to see it do a hemi under glass style wheelie!!!!!! Rock on 🤘!!!

[@ethanielsmith7304]

Hell yeah brother love those two cars been following there builds and man its good to hear them two running again missed ruby for a while

[@buellb0y]

*their 🙄

[@cranman4094]

Congrats on the baby my dude!

[@randallfranklin2548]

Ruby’s hood and exhaust work looks Amazing!!!

[@andiamocclash397]

I literally could not be more proud to have James T's signature on the back of a ruby in the 7's limited t-shirt. LETS GO RUBY!!!!

[@dannyht92]

Maybe fabricate a fiberglass or even plastic back window for the blazer. Those windows actually have some good weight to them.

[@SirVic42]

The classes that they are running it in may require DOT approved OEM glass.

[@ArchAngel-FJB]

Fiberglass or plastic....🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dannyht92]

@@ArchAngel-FJB how is it that funny

[@aydanangus]

I think you mean lexan

[@MrWoodyBalto]

@@dannyht92 Because Fiberglass is not Transparent.

[@TexRobNC]

Fresh headlights transform old cars, should be a more common replacement piece IMHO. Makes me wanna go replace my 2011 WRX headlights and make it look brand new again!

[@motoweenies4431]

try a wetsand and buff before you put some headlights on. The clearcoat is usually what fails on them

[@JosephJonesboy88]

I’m so blown away with the level of builds you have achieved on this channel, since Leroy shed his body panels to now having Leroy, Ruby, Mullet, Rocky and even a tank!!! Not to mention all the other crown Vic builds and others! We love to see it brother!!

[@codyjoyner5610]

Gosh darn cleetus has such an arsenal of race cars. From toast to killer b, ruby, leeroy, mullet, rocky, neighbor, the new f1 drift mustang, what a dream. Now he has a lil boy on the way that kid has no idea what he’s in for, but it’s gunna be one hell of a life.

[@MikeWilkinson_]

The Blazer needs a hood with that charger sticking out of it 👌

[@matthewpellegrini1905]

Congrats on the new lil unit brother!👶🏼

[@bryanluntz1603]

Glad ya got both Ruby n the blazer up n running George the blazer sounds so amazing Just love it

[@hutchdw77]

What a team of stars! Garrett, your boy is in great hands.

[@El_Chapo1972]

Can we talk about how clean Ruby is????

[@skullforzaandmore4508]

Ruby is back can't wait for more ruby content

[@sgeasley]

OH MY GOD, Ruby is Shining BRIGHT dudes! Such a good job Sam

[@iYEETmyMEAT]

Smiled big as hell when I heard ruby start up. Love to see a dyno video of ruby. The hood definitely has grown on me since it got put on. Mainly bc Sam keeps everything looking so damn good

[@austinwinter5017]

Huge fan man! Also congrats on the baby! can’t wait, keep up the great work.

[@dogle9258]

Ruby looks so good. Even though I was against a hood.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Hood makes it look so good. Sleek

[@mrjimbobtx]

I never realized how red Ruby was until Sam got a hold of her. I’m also diggin the hood on her! Can’t wait to see the Blazer makin passes. I wanna see y’all get her lined out

[@glamiskid50]

Hell yeah brother Cleetus you did George right the smile on his face is a big Buenos Dias Love y’all

[@DTFP23]

Something tells me that James has ACTUALLY used his shoestrings as a belt…

[@DTFP23]

@Garage Philosophy he was talking about using it as a belt for the blower on the engine… But that is neat information you shared.

[@tdlaustralia7791]

Ruby's looking awesome. The before and after from the auction sale when you found all the issues, including the truck motor swap would be wild.

[@danzgoogle845]

The would make awesome montage, all the different iterations of Ruby.

[@TS34675]

Glad to hear about the new suspension and legit limiting straps.

[@mrhighlight8771]

You gonna see a part of Garrett we never seen before.. He's gonna have a little boy 🔥📝.. Kids are gonna love growing up at the freedom Factory.. All these new babies.. So awesome

[@darrenfielder1045]

Can’t wait to see Cleetus Jr’s first hot rod!

[@michaelreynolds1904]

You mean Dale Earnhardt Mitchel?

[@jstephan03]

Rodney Rear Glass - There's a couple here in Nashville, TN. I can pull and you can pickup on your way through to Indy.

[@pgtool3047]

The shop fan in Ruby's windshield on startup was awesome. Your whole team is killing the projects. Get you some!

[@freedomfox8183]

I can't wait to see them lean on Ruby a little bit they haven't even got to test the potential of that turbo or set up yet didn't they end up putting mullets old engine in Ruby?or they were going to?

[@timothylindsey9081]

What's going on with Jackstand being absent so much lately? Miss seeing him driving with y'all! Hope everything is allright on his end.

[@mikehynes6632]

Why do people come on here trying to start stuff about James being there or not being there? I don't get it.

[@twiggss4344]

Uhhhh the dude has a family. Really its none of your business.

[@ganster2263]

Maybe sick? His voice sounds a little sore lol.

[@--_DJ_--]

@@mikehynes6632 Especially when he explained why he wasn't going a couple of days ago. People just like drama, even when there isn't any to be had.

[@timothylindsey9081]

Definitely not trying to start anything, it's perfectly acceptable to ask a question based on factual events. As to "he has a family it's none of your business", I'm not asking what he's doing in his personal time, I was asking why he hasn't been as present on the channel. Y'all are way too sensitive.

[@riveryarbrough5241]

Ruby looks soooooo freakin good. And the hood just makes it even better

[@michaelgoodman7975]

This has to be the best " Keeps " commercial I've ever seen you nailed it brother !!!!!

[@sethstaley17]

Can't wait to see Cleetus Jr. Turn into a Wheelman! Congrats brother!

[@devito7196]

Woooo!!!

[@dylanporter4119]

Man I am so happy for George man he’s so funny and deserves an awesome ride for all the work he does

[@grantbuxton]

I really dig the fact that the word "we" is used so much! Good job fellas 👏 congrats on the baby boy dude!

[@benjaminbuesching4450]

Ruby has never been so shined up. Sam has got the whole fleet looking good

[@timramich]

Are those timing belt tensioners even supposed to tension on the inside toothed part? It's smooth and not toothed, so I'd think it should tension on the back side of the belt. Seems it would be best to get a short belt and tension on the back side of it. That gives the belt more wrap around the actual pulleys (each tooth is having to do less work).

[@ianobrien3248]

Shoot the 'chutes out of there!

[@carmelaruck7116]

I was actually going to say the same thing. Belt tension has been an issue over here at McFarland fab for years...FYI if you see the belt bounce around after you let off the gas pedal...No Good. ....lol

[@timramich]

@@carmelaruck7116 Improper belt routing must be an automotive thing. Every picture I looked at with a giant timing belt had a smooth tensioner on the inside riding on the teeth. SMH. If one wants to tension on the inside, they should at least use a toothed idler. If it was me I'd use 2 smooth idlers on the outside to pinch the belt and get that belt wrapped tight around the pulleys. But I work with industrial equipment, so I guess I know nothing of power transmission technology. And I just thought of timing cams with belts. OEMs use smooth idlers on the back side of the belt, and never a smooth idler on the inside of the belt.

[@Averna222]

It's my understanding that they aren't tensioned from the smooth side of the belt because the belts aren't designed to be bent in that direction. As far as the tension goes I can't say for sure if it's right or not without being there but the belt will be on the loose side until the engine warms up. Being an aluminum block and heads they tend to grow and tighten up the belt a fair bit.

[@Averna222]

They could probably use a shorter belt though to get better engagement on the upper pulley.

[@bamabackroads1203]

Ruby is looking, and sounding amazing!!! Can't wait to see her ripping again!

[@andrewlide4527]

I've been waiting to see Ole ruby back on the track. So ready to see her fly down the track again.

[@bmxpro273]

Cleet you do know your gonna have to get your hairline back for us to believe that stuff works cause if it works on a giraffe it must work

[@scioli700]

So we get to name the baby like we name new cars in the fleet right?! 👶 👶 👶 👶 👶

[@scioli700]

Ripper Mitchell McFarland Mitchell Freedom Mitchell Baby Cleeter Son of a Ripper

[@themike101]

Dale!

[@scioli700]

@@themike101 Dale Jr

[@Randyluck1]

Just name him Cleetus McFarland Mitchell

[@darkje]

Ohh Ruby looks amazing. The nicest one in the cleeter fleet! Even sitting in the workshop she looks like she’s going fast. What a Dreamcar

[@messageme-8695]

Send me a message 👆👆👆 Congratulations You’ve been selected among my shortlisted winners

[@baileyfamilyf3504]

Glad to see ruby back in action . Sam make’s her look so beautiful . If she enters a beauty contest she will definitely win for sure.

[@TexRobNC]

I mean, my first thought during the opening was, damn Garret, cherry pick the shots that don't make your receding hair look so bad! lol, just like the open face helmet, always willing to take one for the team for entertainment value!

[@roguesrt]

Hope everything is good with Jackstand, seems like it’s been a while since he’s been able to hang out with the crew! Also when will the JetBoat announcement happen??????

[@charleshenshaw9099]

In a other video they said he will be no vacation with his family at that time. He's all good.

[@Littlewing1977]

James went on the jet boat trip to Idaho.

[@unknownbikes5178]

Family reunion, 1 the last videos said I believe. Everyone has a life and family.

[@KJ-kw7gh]

Another drama queen fishing for nothing

[@cody39yrs]

@@KJ-kw7gh your the only one causing drama instead of answering the question. It was a question. Do you respond this way to every question or comment in person as well?

[@ahlfgarage]

Gosh dang Ruby is looking GOOD. Better than ever.

[@danielsmith9500]

Ruby looks amazing!!! And the blazer look great and sounds so badass

[@Jesussosa104]

Lowkey miss jackstand driving ruby and being more in the racing, feels like he's distancing when it comes to racing with cleetus

[@txgtofan]

I have totally confidence in Dr. Bend-a-Rod's ability to trash Ruby.

[@TheBadThad]

In nearly my backyard again - good luck with your Indy trip!

[@xxmrgoatxxzzz4782]

Ruby looking gorgeous!!!!!!! Can’t wait to see them in action!!!!

[@Screamn03]

Ruby is looking killer, Sam did an awesome job on it, and it looks so much better with a (partial) hood on it.

[@oliverrobey6973]

Congratulations man there's nothing like being a dad your world is going to change

[@inUR2teeth]

Ruby looks and sounds stunning 🤩

[@freddiemacdre6245]

Love the blazer! So happy you guys built it

[@messageme-8695]

Send me a message 👆👆👆 Congratulations You’ve been selected among my shortlisted winners.. :)

[@dillonzeh8959]

Man I love Ruby 😍 so happy to see her back.

[@jasonmccloud3125]

Hell Yeah! I Love the Blown Blazer y'all! That things a BEAST! Lucky George!!

[@gavintreon1100]

So glad to see ruby finally commin back pumped to see her make some runs

[@BassBluntsBitches420]

Congrats on the lil ripper cleet can't wait to see how future videos will look

[@darthmaul9911]

Tinted too would probably match nicely

[@vrm86gt]

ruby got the shine! looking forward to see how the Blazer does too!