We're Back At It!! And Starting on Kenner's Project!!

After our much needed break we're back and pulling in Kenner's 1952 Chevrolet pickup to start the project for him to spend his summer working on.
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[@rw0050]

All of you are truly Blessed to have each other. I admire the closeness of the kids and their Happy Go Lucky Attitude. This comes from Good Parenting so I commend you both for the effort you have put forward to raise your children properly. And the '52 is pretty cool too.

[@scottmiedema8375]

I agree with this 100% Watching these videos you really see the fruits of quality parenting. Too rare in today's world. Love the channel, you are some talented folks.

[@chadsfab]

Thank you both for those kind words. 🙂

[@gregholmes3661]

You’re are so right

[@misharoy284]

As a father of five grown kids 23 to 30 years, my family is all over the country working different types of jobs. I will never have the same experiences of working with my children on my hot rods. I really enjoy watching your family grow closer each build you take on. Mom and Dad deserve an award for having raising such a great family.

[@madcratebuilder]

Great to see these young men becoming hard core gear heads. They couldn't have a better instructor.

[@JThelen1031]

That's a proper little brother, never willing to admit that his older brother's stuff is actually pretty cool. Keep em grounded, Korbin.

[@johnr3937]

It's good to see you make your kids have some sweat equity in their cars. I'm also glad that you seem to realise that not all of them have the same talents and desires. I've tried to teach my kids very basic handyman skills but their hearts weren't in it. One does animals and one does computers but both can take care themselves. That's all you can ask.

[@Psalmist374DKR]

We all built our own. Was all we could afford was junk we had to fix so learned a long the way. I had a leg up though as my folks were drag racers among other things... But my son not so much

[@chadsfab]

Completely agree!! Also appreciate seeing them help each other out wherever they can.

[@jeffreyhunt8204]

I truly enjoy seeing all of your family in this video (not counting daughter-in-laws). What is the age difference between the oldest and youngest sons?

[@chadsfab]

@@jeffreyhunt8204 12 years and 9 months almost to the day 🤣🤣

[@steveleverett2644]

That one happy young man. Another great video. Thanks

[@robinculkin2286]

I really love watching you guys, Chad keeps it all together calmly, quietly, gently managing, a lovely father, husband and a master Tradesman/Artisan .

[@kennethgokey957]

Good to have you guys back looks like a cool build

[@murphymmc]

After using ricip saws for decades, one finds they are easy to straighten just using your fingers and hands with great results. No need to belittle the operator for getting it jammed, just let him learn to straighten the thing.

[@chadsfab]

Kenner's straightening of the blade was edited out (Kyler didn't turn the camera to follow him) but he did try and he got it fairly straight, but with his second attempt it bent again so Chad went to straighten it. The teasing comment about keeping it straight was after a challenge Kenner made to dad to see if he could keep it straight, sadly the whole comment wasn't on camera so didn't make the edit cut either. There's a lot of banter going back and forth but with shop noises we often miss out on some of it 😉 - Stacie

[@KAD_Design]

I tried but wasn't as straight as it needed to be, live and learn

[@kpdvw]

What does Dad think? need to make a wiring harness.....!

[@marvincarter870]

Kenner has a good looking old '52 Chevy pickup sitting on an S-10 chassis. That LS swap is going to be awesome! Chad is watching and directing the boys on what needs to be done to keep this project moving forward.

[@joelellington8459]

Amazing project! Very jealous :)

[@andrewcooper8980]

This is going to be a fun restomod to watch. Fab rats are having fun with a ‘49? Making it into a off-road roll back. I’m looking forward to both restoration’s. 😀

[@ramjam720]

Finally a project where Kenner will actually be in the videos. LOL

[@KAD_Design]

I'm just always behind the camera or inside working in 3D printers Lol

[@bryduhbikeguy]

@@KAD_Design You've done some Awesome works.I'm glad to see you have chosen your own build,and it'll be so usable when done.Thanks for all your hard works.

[@Deven210]

@@KAD_Design you should make some videos on 3D printers. That’s something I’ve always been interested in!

[@KAD_Design]

@@Deven210 I may just do that sometime, let me know what you'd like to know about them. Maybe Kenner tech videos?

[@Deven210]

@@KAD_Design how to set them up and calibrate them out of box would be great 😊

[@davidcolesr.8628]

Kenner is a Lucky Young Man in so Many Ways, living the good Life. I’ll catch you on the next one, Keep it Safe Out There This Week Folk’s

[@steveo7767]

Holy moses how many kids do you guys have?????

[@chadsfab]

😂 5, all Boys. But now that Kehin and Kaden are married we're also blessed with 2 amazing girls and our adorable granddaughter 😁 Here's a video with the family details if you're interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHi9kpdjitKSfNU - Stacie

[@steveo7767]

@@chadsfab WOW so used to seeing only the two or three then two more come out I was WOW! Kinda like the circus clown car, they just keep coming out LMAO.

[@chadsfab]

@@steveo7767 It really is 😂

[@khb3892]

So many cool GM trucks on this channel. He's got a very desirable truck. Love watching Chad with his vision on building trucks, he's a true master.

[@chadsfab]

Thank you kindly

[@Laugh1ngboy]

Welcome back.

[@larryhall6416]

Wasn't it nice not to have the cameras on? Love your channel and, yes your family is awesome and I wait for your new videos. You can thank Paul for turning me on to your channel. God bless you and your family and friends and crew ❤

[@madrew2003]

Momma must feed that lad well. It's amazing how much he's grown in 4 years!

[@KAD_Design]

Fed well for sure (thanks mom)

[@taco472]

Good to mock up and test fit everything first . When my son was in HS he/we bought project truck (50 Ford F1) to work on. We got it in parts, we pushed the cab and chassis in the garage and put the rest of the parts out back. We went all over the chassis, modified the ride height (lowered), did some custom work on the cab and got it ready for paint. When we got the engine in we brought the the fenders in, couldn’t wait to see how she set. On a 48-52 Ford F1-F3, there is 7 pieces that make up the front clip, 9 counting the inner fenders, grille upper and lower support, and upper and lower fender halves. Someone before us had welded all these together and done a lot of “body work “, (bondo). We set it on and stood back to look. On the passenger side the fender opening just cleared the top of the 205x15’s, the front was about 6” off the ground, but when we looked at the driver side it looked like a 4 wheel drive, about 5-6” of wheel clearance. It took me a little bit to figure it out, but they had welded a F3 (3/4 or 1 ton) fender on made for 17-18” wheels. It took a while to find a good F1 left fender but it gave us time to grind out all the bad bondo and clean up the welds. P.S. The truck never got finished. He graduated, did other projects, marriage, kids, and life struggles. Long story short I got the truck a couple years ago, (started all over) re- rebuilt the motor, and pretty much redid everything. Fired the motor a few weeks ago and all that’s left is to paint the bed and rear fenders. Hope to hit the road this summer.

[@donanything6816]

So nice of you to donate your shop, tools labor and know how. I sure hope it's appreciated. I know it's giving but that is often all the payment needed.

[@_Merica_USA]

Another great video! Good to have you guys back!

[@norcoredneck]

With all them boys I’d hate to see your grocery bill. Nothing better than a family project. Will be memories for the ages. Great family them Carters are.

[@chadsfab]

I hate seeing my grocery bill too 😂😲

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Loved the end 'quote'.I really like Kenner's plans.That's going to be HIS truck for many years.Please let it be his,and just guide.You're doing so well with the builds you've shown,and I like you showing the steps.The inner fender cuts could be modified and swap sides.Those steps make people wonder what's different from 'stock'.

[@greggiverson7606]

We had a stock Chevy pickup in MI back in the ‘60s. I learned how to drive a stick on it in my big front yard. Don’t knock the straight 6 engine. We threw cement blocks in the back and drove all over town in a heavy snowstorm that closed down town. It didn’t have enough power to break the tires loose but we could drive anywhere through the snow. Have fun with yours!

[@stevendufresne9994]

Thanks Chad Great Video!!👍👍

[@nickraschke4737]

Was thinking of you guys earlier. Glad to see you’re ok.

[@ponypwr]

Glad to see all the minions together!

[@chipprice1174]

Get that thing finished and Kenner will be the coolest guy driving to school! Love this project. Please, Detail all under the hood(as well as everything else) so he will be wearing out the hood hinges showing off his rod!

[@erichill5208]

That build reminds me of a build I did for a friend of mine about 20 years ago. He had a 52 Chevy pickup that was sort of hot roded. The original hack had made a mess out of the chassis and the body had lots of rust. He found a 48 5 window cab to replace his rusted out 52. At the same time I did a Camaro front frame clip to get rid of the amc pacer hacked in mess. Any way the build snow balled as most do once started. The truck turned out great. It drove rode and handed so much nicer than the first guy that build it. It had the right stance for that hot rod look. And drove really nice. I always liked that vintage Chevy trucks.

[@georgerogers542]

How many of those kids are yours ? Does the boy that owns the truck get to do any of his own fab work like welding or are you doing all the welding Chad?

[@chadsfab]

Kenner does and will continue to do a lot on this build. He was grinding, fabricating the brackets and has been doing some welding on it too. But with welding the brackets to the frame it's one of those critical components I wanted to make sure was done right. We have 5 kids, all boys. Here's a video we did with info on the family. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHi9kpdjitKSfNU

[@michaeltablet8577]

Thank you all for sharing these videos! The content is excellent, the editing is excellent and most of all you are a joy to see working together! God bless you each and every one!

[@panamared354]

Glad you are back 😊

[@juanmcdonald7297]

Love watching all the kids helping you,

[@Kentucky921]

Welcome back ❤ great project!!

[@davemadeja8466]

Cool project. Can't wait to see it completed. Lucky young man

[@chrischristenson4547]

Family and learning is the best part of your channel, thanks for the example

[@Trucktiger2468]

This is shaping up to be an incredible build. The 50s-60s Chevy trucks are so elegant in form.

[@chadsfab]

We agree!

[@jasondrollinger7314]

Hey dad remember you have the best chain of info and brains to fix that problem 😮😮😊

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Wow - I am totally surprised you guys don't have city/county people all over you for your land usage, based upon those giant living quarters that butt right up against your land.

[@chadsfab]

No doubt it's coming 🙄

[@andrestewart7010]

Good to see the skills that your boys have learned from you ...

[@Kats4Brekkie]

Glad to see you back! Kenner reminded me of Korbin in that 2019 photo! Are all the kids just mirror images at that age? :D

[@chadsfab]

🤣Kaden, Kenner and Korbin truly have the mirror images thing down. 😂

[@joeburns1571]

Cool project! Would be cool to have the 52 body with a 60's style hot rod motor, 70's 2 tone paint, and modern electronics in the dash with digital speedo and gages and a modern stereo with gps. I'm sure your plan is solid. Looking forward to seeing it unfold.

[@birddog435]

And there was light!!! Happy to have you back, hope you got some good r&r!!! Well Stacy set the record straight… no r&r for the crew…. Just work 😂

[@chadsfab]

😂🤣 No rest for the weary or is it the wicked??

[@georgevindo]

Even back in the sixties, I thought those older trucks looked neat. They look even better these days. Happy that you're building this one. Nice job and thanks for the video.

[@geraldburner7669]

My dad and I belt my first truck. These are memories you all ways remember. Love the chanel, wish you were closer I would definitely bring my project by. God bless

[@raystevens687]

Thanks Chad and your Family working so great together. Anyway keep the good work and hope to see more of this build.

[@Derf1313]

Looks like a kool project, gonna be an exceptional build, & ride. Lots of folks are gonna be envious... Its also nice that everyone can dream of a personal memory, not to mention the family involvement, into a (hopefuly) lifetime possession... Looks as tho they are all being lead to personal ethics, that any parent could be proud of, well done! As an old woodbutcher, have found with sazall blades a hammer & block/anvil seems to straighten them out better. Plus I spray them with silicone spray, seems to reduce the friction & heat, but... Its all a learning priocess, lol! Thanx !

[@Bob-Whiting]

@Kenner I was just lookin' at a '53 over on the 2023 Pismo Beach Car Show. You have picked a good one. You are going to be the envy of many a car lover out there as she's gonna look Great!

[@b4uracing]

Am I looking forward to seeing Kenners 3d printing of the instrument panel and other parts to make this truck unique? I think it would be an interesting way of making the truck his.

[@paengsolo2047]

Good your back. That would be an awesome build.

[@flipzout100]

I have been anxiously waiting for this project to get underway. Kenner I think you have a good eye for the truck; I already like the look of it with the front fenders and the grill sitting the way it does. My Pop's dream truck was a 1950 Ford, but he never told me why, seeing this same era truck makes me think I know why he wanted it so bad. Really excited to see this project progress.

[@sandkworkshop]

Nice to have you back even though you didn’t really go anywhere. I shall come visit again.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

I am really really looking forward to following along, On this build. Also, it’s so wonderful to see all the boys together out in the shop, with mom & dad.

[@DADDYO3]

I love the pull through shop.

[@stephaniewilley2224]

That's a VERY cool truck. Wish I had one.

[@wiresmith2398]

Well this whole life thing's a marathon, not a sprint - so a nice break or change is absolutely acceptable. Glad to see you folks back, and working on that gorgeous old beastie!

[@stonecold7306]

Your kids act like oh well just another build. I mean there are alot of people would be excited as heck to have a old truck like that and your kids have a dad with alot of knowledge helping them.

[@chadsfab]

Kenner is super excited about this and he's been collection parts (the he's paying for) for the last few years just to do it. He got a little overwhelmed thinking about all he had to cut out of those inner fenders he'd paid for. That too says a lot.

[@adamlanda250]

Good job Dad. Good luck Kenner!

[@donwilliams3626]

WB from "vacation"! This should be a really nice truck. 52 was a very good year. Same year I was born.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Another great build series to follow!

[@MichaelThomas-wb2xu]

Thank you for always wearing safety glasses! (it's a great example for others!) Some of the other You tube "shops' either do not wear em or they make light of em, they are not a joke! Over 4,000 people a day go to the ER with an eye injury! It's so much easier to slip on eye protection than getting a piece of metal dug out of your eye!..And BTW I'm sure it's an OSHA requirement. If one of your workers get injured you could be held liable.....Have you have ever seen a grinding disc/cutoff wheel explode? They do and it aint pretty.....

[@chadsfab]

Seen far to many of those discs explode.

[@donlarsen9807]

Thanks for the new video Chad's family. I hope you had some time to get caught up a little. Seeing that chrome grill I think Paul is going to be a little bit jealous! The thing about picking the early fifty's truck as a project is with the modification's it is a easy build! Good luck on all of the builds the boys have going on.

[@neilfromclearwaterfl81]

So when are we lowering the seat or raising the roof in big brothers truck so he's not doing a "Harry and the Henderson's" too often in there. Kenner might make that a surprise and do it while big brothers not looking. I think Chad knows what he's getting into... More wiring, what else! Best!

[@roetlymodiwongso7726]

I love the charts family... So peaceful and calm

[@ordinarypete]

Kenner has himself a cool car and a babe!? This was the first time I’ve seen the entire family working on a project together and thought that was pretty cool to see. So glad I got to see a new Chad’s Fab video and definitely spiked that 👍🏽

[@chadsfab]

Having them all home for the summer helps with schedules to have them all in the shop 🙂 And the "babe" is a good friend of Kenner's, but they are just friends 😉 Though we do love her and if that changed at a later date we certainly wouldn't complain 😁 - Stacie

[@leonarddavis3256]

Nothing more exciting than starting a new project, to top it off with the boys!! Been there done that with my 6 boys. Love the channel

[@chadsfab]

Did you do a project build with each of your 6 boys? Kenner is our third and Kyler and Korbin are already making plans for theirs 😁😂

[@leonarddavis3256]

3 of them the last you can see on tdc hot rods on KZbin. 2 are accomplished body and mechanic techs,1 is a master welder. Family is # one

[@chadsfab]

@@leonarddavis3256 Outstanding!!!

[@garrydurfey9700]

I have not followed resto-rods in a long time but wondered how S-10 and Ranger chassis compared to the old trucks. My bro-in-law has his dad’s 51 Chevy. Will mention this to him. Looks really good sitting on it. Is a 5.3 any narrower than the 6.0?……just thinking about fit…..

[@5963jake]

I've got the whole front of this truck the same color blue hanging up on my shop wall. doors, fenders, Hood, 3 bar Grill.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

I have been a part of a few of these builds and they have been mostly fun. Readily available parts and info the 12 bolt is a cool bonus. Central California watching

[@skistrycharski6999]

I’m loving this project & the interaction of the family!❤

[@thebigdainty7881]

Love the family environment!!

[@dalegereaux1863]

It's okay if the cab's a little bit. I just means better visibility while driving. 😉

[@timgoodwin7566]

It's a '51, because '52's had 5 window cabs, with 2 corner windows in the back corners of the cab.

[@Bjarne045]

Great project for Kennder, I love this old style of trucks, will follow you Kenner

[@saltyreesescup3104]

The World Would Be A Better Place If There Were More Parents Like Ya'll.

[@larrybair8074]

It’s cool that you work with your sons. Not many dads do now a days.

[@chadsfab]

Best part of the job most days 🙂

[@winstonsmith8441]

Chad has all the skills!

[@jameskendrick573]

You tell that boy Chad that's going to absolutely the most beautiful truck in the fleet besides your blazer love it sorry can't remember his name but he's very fortunate God bless

[@chadsfab]

We'll pass that on! Thank you! And his name is Kenner, but don't feel bad I often mess their names up 😉 - Stacie

[@KAD_Design]

@@chadsfab Yes mom you do And its not Kaden

[@KRAVER_]

This restoration is going to be nice, cant wait to see all the videos :)

[@kenstevens5675]

Great video with your kids and thank you for your words of inspiration.

[@jafothetreeguy5168]

Hi Chad nice to see you all back. Looking forward to seeing the new project come together. Stay safe & well bye for now 👍🏻

[@glennrachal4973]

Use inner finders put left to right and just shorting them up same lines just in the right spot

[@johnhorwath5629]

Missed you all!! Great to have you back!

[@KeithKalawa-bk4jn]

Towing and towing it❤

[@floydstowe]

Kenner doesn't seem to exited about the build probably a little nervous I do like his appreciation for old metal going to be a great build

[@Atodaso-pg9kq]

too nervous. metal. Going build. 👨‍🏫

[@allentinnell4497]

I think the 52 would look bad ass as a 4 wheel drive

[@BMGProjects]

That is going to be a sweet looking truck! I want it, too!😊

[@dave6501]

Hay Chad. Thanks for your advice and Yes; Once again you are 100% correct. isn't that the truth we should try giving that type of forgiveness to someone else like say ....🤔 our spouse say. 🤓

[@SlickBubbles]

Nice to see you teaching Kenner some stuff. How about teaching him to weld? It's his truck and I'm pretty sure there will be a lot more welding to do.

[@chadsfab]

He welds, just not quite at the level for needed to do the cab mounts on the frame.

[@KAD_Design]

@@chadsfab And I was working on other things

[@wallyn9551]

Chad and family you guys are something special to watch and learn I wish I had a Dad like that when I was growing up. It makes my heart warm to see how you are teaching them to work hard and appreciate their hard work for the future. Keep up the good work ❤

[@chadsfab]

Wow, thank you

[@jbcollins5781]

i need a spreadsheet to keep up with the family members... Excited about the project.

[@stephenpoe2037]

This will be a Nice project !

[@geraldDudley]

GLADE YOU ARE BACK !!!!!

[@milomiller909]

Very good show guys. God bless you all.

[@davidfarmer1666]

What color of orange is this sweet Chevy going to be. I'm not criticizing I do love the orange on your vehicles and I think this one will really show well in orange.

[@chadsfab]

Actually no orange on this one, Kenner wants to do a darker blue but hasn't settled on the exact color yet.

[@kimetherington2252]

It's good to see Kenner in the shop! This is going to be beauty when finished and a sweet ride to see on the roads! Til next time take care and we'll see you on the next...

[@waynehoskin3977]

I'm just envious of the size of your yard, oh, and your workshop and your projects etc etc.

[@garychaiken808]

This is a great project. Good luck. I’ll be watching. Thank you. 😊 oh and Happy Father’s Day. 😊

[@chadsfab]

Thank you! Happy Father's Day to you too!

[@lchebuhar9212]

Welcome back! Hope your working vacation was a good one. 💪👍🏼

[@Bumblebee4788]

Let's get Chad a Bolt and Nut setup 👍