Did I just make a GOOD trade or a BAD trade??
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Today in the shop, Paul has to make a decision on whether to trade or not to trade.......that is the question. Check it out to see what he decides!
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I’m pretty sure It has two dipsticks because one is the oil filler and the other is to check it
Paul I wish my health was better I would love to come over and help you wrench on all that stuff I loved working on cars and trucks but that would be a long commute from west Virginia to your house
id say its a good trade. you needed a quad. you didnt really NEED the 2 door. so id say you made out in the end.
I wanted to buy the heavy weight hoody but the shipping was way too much to send it up to Canada. Love your videos. You guys are awesome.
I think you came out with the better end!! Yours runs and doesn't need a headgasket, and just think of the quality father-son time togetherness, and he's going to learn through your knowledge!!
“It’s for my kid…and that’s what you do!” Definitely a good trade because the father and son time will be priceless! 👍👍👍
👍 Absolutely!
Man, thats for sure!
You read my mind
Indeed!
Yes it is what dad's do and you both will be involved and that's what's important
Gotta thank Matt's Offroad Recovery for landing me here. I don't know the FIRST thing about all of the work you do in your shop, but it's entertaining, and Paul, you and Michelle just have a "way" in front of the cam. It's pure fun, so keep up the good work!!!
you got the better end, You got something you wanted and your son got something he can work on with you, WIN WIN!!!
EXACTLY!!! Any time you get a chance to be with your kid, you should do it. These days won't last forever.
You done good Paul! Makin me smile... Thanks!
@@Stephen-J-in-IA I could not have said it any better myself.
Oh that Cherokee is sweet and the kiddo made a great trade with some of Dad's generosity. However a Honda four wheeler should run forever. Got any more Cherokees you would trade for a Honda 300 four tracks😁. Mine runs and drives just fine with new tires but it may or may not have bent lower a arms which makes for Armstrong steering. Your kids are extremely fortunate to have such a capable and caring father to teach them how to build their own vehicles!
Yep! Tons of "Dad" points!
What a Father does for his son. I like the fact he came up with the trade. Much better than just expecting it.
I know your kids are lucky to have a dad like you, the older they get the more they will appreciate you
Loved watching Jace doing his wheeling and dealing, had Paul on the ropes halfheartedly agreeing and then he goes in for the kill......you do need a 4 wheeler and you don't need a Cherokee. BOOM !!! Signed, Sealed and Delivered
Looks like Jace had a plan when he started working for the quad. Now he can start his project. You both got what you wanted so it was a good deal for both and Dad and Son get to build that Jeep together. Nothing can compare to that.
Good luck Jace can’t wait to see what you dream up for your Jeep.
Paul is the ideal RUclips presenter. His running commentary keeps us informed, and also shows how on top of the situation he is. He is accurately predicting issues before he 'tears down' a particular part. Plus he is a properly decent human being.
Gotta love how much Jace planned that out, even delivering it to the shop to entice you with!
At 9:28 “for my kid so, that’s what you do”. Fantastic attitude. We need more Dads like Paul. This is why I watch every video you put out, because you know what’s really important. Kudos to you Paul, and God bless you and your family.
I really respect Paul's attitude about how the "trade" worked out. He sees more in getting to build a rig with his son than any value in the quad or Jeep. It's things like this is why I watch you guys. And " Name that part with Michelle" is great. I have your channel listed on my " Channels Worth A Damn" list on my RUclips channel. I always pick up tips and tricks watching the work being done. What years trucks do the 60s and 14 bolts Paul uses come out of? I am building my rare 1959 Willys DJ3A postal Jeep with plans to drive it down and show it to Paul. Can't wait to see the FJ build! Keep the videos coming you guys are awesome! Hey Michelle! Let's see you do a couple videos on things you are into. Cooking or a hobby or something.
I really like that channel list idea!
I'm subscribed to over a hundred channels, but I have a few that are my favorites. If those channels have a upload I will make sure I watch them even if later in the day the others have lost my interest.
You are an awesome Dad, taking care of the kids and teaching them a the same time, priceless!
As a trader you got the south end, as a Dad, teacher, and mentor to the young peeps, you win big time. At least it was all parts not fabrication so far, hope the winch mount plate goes smooth.
You're winnin'!
It is great to see your kids work/trade for their stuff rather than expect their parents to get it for them.
A Family that plays together stays together! Happy Family = Priceless 👊😎🇺🇸
Well said 👏
I would say you got a solid win. The vehicle's are what they are, but watching your boy exercise the art of horse tradin' with such confidence: PRICELESS!
He had a solid argument, and I think that's a skill that is going to serve him well, long after both you & I are long gone. Good job Dad!
You did right thing! He still have to give up something. You didn't just give it to him. Too many kids these days are growing up with entitlement issues. That's one of the reasons I like watching. You guys are family and Community oriented. 👍👍
I salute your attitude Sir. You are giving so much to your children, time, teaching them the value of stuff, skills to repair things and the difference between want and need. What an amazing and special environment to grow up in.
Love that this was emphasized right at the beginning when you said, you don't neeeed it, very important thing to realize!
Paul, can't go wrong with a Honda. I have an '88 that has survived me driving it, my 3 kids learning to and driving it and now it is going to be ridden by my grandkids, so you did okay 😉
I love watching you working with the boys to get there first vehicles ready for them.
Good job 👍👍
As a son that desperately wanted to rebuild his parents XJ when the cam shaft tore apart and had to watch as the scrapers towed it away, all I can say is you are a great father... I see this every time one of your sons shows up on your videos, you certainly put the effort in and it will pay its dividends!
As a farmer I felt that "if it starts it gets used" part. Felt it deep in my soul 😂 got a John Deere gator like that.
On the farm I grew up on we had a pickup that took all 4 appendages to start, but it always started, so it got used…
i picked up a old gator 5 wheeler ,, needs all new tires ,engine ,rear axle bearings on 1 axle then i need to build a dump box for it also ,, was thinking of cutting off the front wheel and putting a 4 wheeler front end on it with a roll cage .. give it a golf cart front seat area ,, as it sits now its only a 1 seater ..
so it is!
Once again you’ve proved the difference between having kids and being a dad. One day those boys will realize how fortunate they were to have you as their Dad.
Nice trade (being a great dad) and gives Jace two years to work and gain the needed skills to maintain the Cherokee. To top it off, you beat Matt by a minute posting this video.
Your a good dad. Sacrificing, making your kids work for what they want, & setting things up to where you get to spend time with them. In the end, this was a win-win.
I love the fact that you make your kids work for and earn what they get, the work ethic you are instilling in them at a young age will serve them greatly in life! If we had more fathers like you, that teach their kids the value of honest hard work, the world would be a hell of a lot better place. Nice Job!!!
I tell ya, Paul is one of the coolest guys and super knowledgeable. I’d love to buy him a beer, but he probably doesn’t drink so it may be time to send him some root beer!
"Call it a drawl." You have to put a bunch of work into the quad but once you get it where you want it will last. It's a reliable old Honda. I love XJ's but 4 cylinder I'm not sure. If I know you guys though you'll probably drop an inline 6 cylinder 4.0 liter in it. Maybe Matt can give you the old Banana engine. Not sure how easy that swap would be but you guys don't seem to mind doing things that are hard. Keep the videos coming.
Big tires and a lift?? your Right 4.0
Same amount of work to 4.0 swap it as it would be to just LS swap it. Might as well make it a v8.
@@rhythm618 an easier swap would prolly be a 318 mopar instead of a LS
@@zjenthusiast3037 No not really. Might be a little cheaper but the 318 is just a heavy dog.
Your closing statement about winning is why I watch. Knowing what is truly important in life is so important. Great family.
Don't forget to adjust the valves.
Plastic weld those fenders on the bottom side to hide the weld.
Spot on about both the closing statement and the valves. They sounded like they could use some work.
Again you get to spend time working with your kid! Priceless!! You both got the better end of the deal.
You're a good Dad. I think it's a wash considering your teaching your son something that is priceless; investing in his experiences and teaching him skills. My Dad did the same thing for me and I use the skills he taught me to this day. You both got a good deal. Now let's get that FJ up and running.
He's going to learn a life lesson he will keep forever, At 66 years old I still have found memories of working with my DAD even when I was only helpful enough to hold the flashlight. And The kid gonna owe you a great Father's Day breakfast. Hit the like button to keep track of what videos you have watched.
AMEN
The way I see it is Jace did want the Jeep but he also knew that he would not just ask for it but instead think about what his dad needed too. This act by Jace showed a true moral value and shows lots of respect. I'm sure Jace didn't know just how much work or value difference there were but the thought that he could do something for his father is pure gold, That is what family is all about,there is no thinking of oneself but to take care of family and their needs too.Paul will have the opportunity to work on the jeep with Jace and teach him as well and it makes for a great teaching and bonding experience. I love the whole scenario.
I just love the kind heart you have. Knowing that he really wanted the jeep and you traded him for the 4 wheeler . Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 💯👍👍🙏🙏
Great seeing a good father interacting with his kids.
What a fantastic outlook on life You're a great dad The fact that you help your sons learn to fix their own stuff they'll appreciate it more Way to go awesome job
I can't wait for my kids to make deals like that with me. The value in being a Father that can teach them skills through these experiences is priceless!
Working with your kid is priceless. Everyone wins!! Keep up the good work.
Hey Paul,
You got the better end of the deal because you got a 4-wheeler that you need for bow hunting and, as you said, you get to help your son with the Jeep "project". You have such a great attitude. Drop the oil filter into the pan, splash oil on the floor, no big deal, no cursing, no issue, just keep going. It's refreshing. Thanks for the video!
-mike
Including the kids in your projects is family time for all. Especially with your Dad where it all began for you. The tradition goes on.
I sure do respect your family values. That is a very large part of why I subscribed. I agree with another comment made. You would have been helping build a truck for your son sooner or later anyways, and you got a fourwheeler.
I’ve been watching your channel from the get-go. I’m a musician from the Chicago area but I left part of my soul in the San Luis Valley, Colorado. Anyway, someway or another your channel and Essential Craftsman both remind me of my grandfather (a Union carpenter who worked on the John Hancock building and the Sears tower) and of the time I spent in the mountains near Alamosa.
You’re a hell of a fabricator. And a heck of a father,
Hey there I was born and raised in the San Luis Valley. Lived in the Saguache area most of my life! This place definitely gets ahold of your soul with our breathtaking views.
@@jessicagustin8030
I used to explore that area, what is that. Hayden Pass that's north of Blanca Peak ? The one where the "road" is 25 degrees off-camber with the 1500' drop-offs ? Was a harrowing drive in my built 72 K-5 Blazer ( truck was a lil too wide)
@@patrickhorvath2684 yup that would be Hayden Pass. Although I haven't been over there in a long time I hear the road is better now but still a little harrowing with the drop offs. My 80 GMC K-2500 with a lift is probably just a tad too big for me to want to take it up there.
@@jessicagustin8030
In the tight spot, where that Jeep went off the road to their death, I looked in rearview mirror at make tire tracks n only had 2" of tire on the drop-off edge. Ran my inboard tires up on the slope for hairy lean angle ...
Then there's the summit. A knife edge ridge , even as you start to point downhill, there's nothing but blue sky over your hood. No road to be seen. Just blue sky...until fully pointed downhill. My buddy n I both yelled WOOOAAAHHH!! !
Hiked Blanca Peak.
Toughest 4wd road in America. Double Diamond rated, double extreme. Side tag lines required while winching. 1500 foot shear drop offs.
Read the book; " The Mysterious Valley "?
About all the strange goings on in the San Luis Valley for as long as it's been settled.
@@patrickhorvath2684 I own that book. This is a mysterious valley. I've seen my fair share of weird objects in the sky and unexplainable things. I've hiked so many of the mountains here with my dad when he was still alive. There are definitely some breathtaking views here. I've called it my home for my 35 years of life and I don't expect to ever leave here. Some people say it's too isolated and desolate but I love the isolation and being surrounded by mountains.
One of the most durable quads around! Been using one as a vehicle pusher at my auto shop daily for almost 15 years... everything from Civics to motorhomes. Just got a part time 4wd kit finally installed and wish I would've done that years ago.
As a dad, you always love to see your kids in cool cars. So both of you has a good deal.
You're the man!!!
The quad will be fun And the two door XJ will be very cool to see in the built process. The time you get to spend with your kids is the BIG WIN!!
Have your boy junk the 4 banger in the XJ and do a 4.0 swap. Now that I thought about it Matt has a lightly used 4.0 he removed from the banana.
Yep I reckon Matt would be into passing the motor to his boy, especially knowing that it was still gunna be looked after and going to a good cause.!! 🤗
Yep. I'd swap it too. When he lifted that hood and I saw the 2.5 I felt bad for the kid. if the XJ had a 4.0 it would have been a lopsided trade but with that 2.5 it was an even trade. Especially with a blown head gasket.
I wish I had a family so supportive of doing the stuff you do. It's awesome to see and think yourself lucky Paul and Matt 😎
Great business transaction,absolutely great,these moments in life are priceless,and i like the (handshake seal) on the deal,great video,Thankyou.
Old Honda quad, priceless. That's a pretty cool machine. Plus, your son planning ahead like that on a deal for his wheels is good too.
Your kids are going to treasure their childhood and teenage years so so much! We all can see from the interaction between each one that they are having a great time. THANKS for sharing!
Your a good man Paul. Really appreciate you sharing your live with everyone. I have picked up some really helpful tips from you while I work on my projects. Thanks again
This channel is just plain awesome! I hope y’all can keep this going for a while! Learning quite a bit of neat tips and tricks!
I'm lovin this channel the more I watch it.. best "REAL" reality show on the tube!
Paul you rock!
The way you speak to your kids and treat them speaks volumes of how awesome of a human you truly are. And not to mention the fact they are winning at the life you are providing them
I think Jace is a genius. He gets a jeep and a quad he can ride. 💯👍
Possibly got the south end of a mule heading north.... but your sure making the best of it! Love the positive attitude and the willingness to take things apart you haven't the slightest idea about! That's all we do out here... and once in a while it works out! Keep it up!
It’s a Honda. I’d say the better end of the trade. I bet the Honda will run longer then the jeep will🤣🤷🏽♂️ Its a win win though. You get work with your boy on his build. 👍🏽 🇺🇸
Can’t even “drive” as he drove into the shop haha. Love it!! Got to love small towns and driving before you can drive
When your helping your kids you can't count the cost. When it's all said and done you have a happy child and good peace of mind. Life is GOOD !!!
Every community has a Paul, that good guy who can fix anything, can make you laugh at anything and just has a kindness about them. They are the glue in the community.
I have actually been wanting to know how the heat/torch worked on making the plastic look better myself!! Thank you for doing my experiment for me, lol!
Awesome working (trading) with your son, teaching him to appreciate all that he has. Love it, Love your family.
Ya got boned bud! lol. Make sure you give gramps a call and "thank" him. Youre doin a great job raising that boy!
FANTASTIC! I believe if there was a lil Good Lord theme here... PERFECTION! Thank ya Mr. Paul! Yall be safe! God Bless for showing folks how GOOD dads do!
Thank you for making great videos about your life, Kim and I enjoy watching the everyday events that y'all (yep I'm from Texas) go through.
Setting yourself up to work with the sons is always a win. You guys are awesome!
It's a good deal, everything stays in the family 👍👍👍
GREAT Trade! You got a very nice 4-wheeler, and a Honda at that! (Like you said - It's a Honda - It'll always start.) You got your son something he wants, and at the same time something that'll be a GREAT vehicle for him. That makes you a winner all the way around. You know who's the biggest winner? Your whole family. Great family and friends are something irreplaceable.
Paul you got the dad end of the trade. Your grand kids will appreciate the training your giving to their father.
You and your son remind me of me and my son a few years ago (we are both a few years older now, he is a COP), so watching this stuff with you two has been great. Thanks!
Oh, and your quad...I'll take it if you don't want it, lol. I had a Honda 350X three wheeler I road every chance I got. I loved riding, but got busy and didn't replace it though it has been in the back of thoughts ever since. I jumped it off a lip at Glamis, broke the frame, badly dented the gas tank, snapped off the handlebar next to the right grip then proceeded to sell it to my uncle who loves to Fix Or Repair Daily ha ha. My dad snapped a pic of my jump and I look at it with a smile on a regular basis. Family time and legends are born this way! I have great family to love, and I am a legend (in my own mind, hee hee) cause I jumped a three wheeler 90+ feet and survived with pictures to prove it. I completed life and the rest is butter on the bread. God's plan for me worked!
Keep making vids, you guys are good at it!
Worst, best trade I've seen in awhile. Love it. Points on tha' ol' "Man" card right there. Good luck on the Cherokee young man.
I don't know if you got the better end of that deal or not, but you did the right thing, and in the end, that's what really matters. You're a good dad. The world would be better off if we had more dads like you.
You read my mind there at the end...you got the "Dad" end of the deal, which is the best end of them all. Time with your sons...irreplaceable, precious time.
Great trade, you can never go wrong working with your Kids, I wish I would have had more time with my dad. He had a massive stroke when I was 6 and lost him when I was 17, He taught me a lot even with his stroke and lose of mobility, He came from a farming background and moved to the big city for work when the farm he leased failed. there was nothing he couldn't work on, or make work. He used to like when any of us kids would work on stuff in his garage, I think it made him proud that we learned not to be afraid take stuff apart and fix it even when we had to ask for his help figuring it out. You remind me of him, he was always busy, but had time for us when needed.Keep up take great work.
You got the better end. I'd definitely adjust the valves.
Great trade, as others have already mentioned, the Father/Son bonding time is priceless.
Having great kids the trade is always for the better. EDIT: You already knew you are winning. Cant wait to see that build on the Jeep.
👍👍GREAT TRADE, Paul!! Like you said, you'll end up helping your son build up the Cherokee over the next couple years AND you got a quad out of it!!! Sounds like a WIN WIN situation to me!!! Time spent with family is all but gone in our current society!!! That's one reason I love watching your posts--you and Michelle are right there with each other and your kids....FAMILY STRONG ALL DAY LONG!!!❤❤
Its always a good trade when you're doing it because Jace worked for the quad so he could work a deal on the Jeep which he wanted. You're a good dad, Paul.
You get to work and teach your son That is a good deal.
You nailed it with your last sentence of the video. You get to work on a project with another son..... more kids projects to come. What will the project be with your daughter? I hope a truck/wheeler etc. and she can help too. You said it right about how a farm wheeler gets taken care of... It is actually in pretty good shape for being a 2004 farm wheeler. Like how you said he will be driving in a couple years. AFTER he pull up in the shop in the truck. My 91 year old dad from Idaho said when he turned 14 he went down to the the DMV and got his license to make it legal. He grew up on a farm.
You cant drive until you are sixteen, as he pulls up in Blue Bruce to make a trade for a quad.
😂😂😂
I agree Paul. There is nothing better than seeing your kids get excited about something like the Jeep. Nice one.
Honda builds things that can run forever!
LeRoy,
You didn't miss a beat 17:13 . reflexes like that will take you far in life!
Thank you,
I think it was a good deal. Jace didn’t expect you to give him the Jeep for nothing. He thought it through and figured out a way that he thought was fair. He has natural talent for the hard sell.
Jace, I started with a 4 banger Cherokee, Norbert. I miss that one. Converted it from a tiny single barrel carb to a throttle body injection. I could drive from Denver to Grand junction on 1/2 of a tank. My 2 door XJ was a V6. The 4 banger had more torque though. Easy to convert to the I6 and you and Dad can build a stroker. Good times ahead for you both.
Grandpa’s gonna want it back because it runs good again. Lol.
Those Honda atv's last forever, even when quite neglected, which is a testament to their engineering and build quality.
I have an '86 Fourtrax 350, which is the great-grandpa to that wheeler you got, and it runs like a top. It was originally my grandpa's fourwheeler and has been through him, my uncles, cousins, etc., and still runs like a top. It certainly isn't fast, but boy it makes a great rock crawler/ utility atv.
Great video!
"can't drive for two years." didn't he just drive up in the blue truck? is that a farm thing?
Yep.
The blue truck had doors on it, technically not a farm truck.
Your kids have a cool
and great dad. i can tell they are proud of you and love you very much. you can’t ask for more than that my brother!
I nominate you for dad of the year! You know you were gonna end up fixing them both anyway at some point, I mean let’s be honest. I want to make a deal with you, that we see Jace in there busting some knuckles and putting in the blood and sweat equity with you 😂
You nailed it with the last comment in the video. Dads dealing with their kids never come out ahead cause that is just not the way it works. You turn them into fine young gentlemen and that is as much as you can hope for. And it’s enough.
Yep, your closing statement says that you made a good deal. It’s always a wise choice to invest in your boys education. Play through!
Good deal! You got rid of something not needed and got something to fill its place and even better yet you get some good quality shop time with the boy and that's priceless! Good vid keep it up
I love my 1999 Honda Fourtrax I bought it new and plowed MN snow and beat it through the mud since. Haven"t done a thing to it but change oil and filter. Love it!!
That's what it's all about your a great dad and your kids are lucky to have someone like you. They work and make there own deals at such a young age that's better then anything they could learn in school. And in the end it's a win win for both of you
What a good dad. Brovo, say is the air pressure gauge in the steering cover still I have a 97 that came stock with it in there, was really shocked when I went to install my bar raiser from a Polaris, I'm 6'4" tall so the bar raiser was a requirement for stand up riding.
Paul, your boy is one hell of a negotiator, that deal went so far South, I think eventually it turned out North!!
You were fleeced by an expert!!
Just want to say, love the show! Also love the fact that it’s family oriented. Keep up the awesome work! One day I may try a RUclips channel way down here in Alabama. Y’all are a good inspiration.
Thanks so much for watching!
Amazing. I think you are going to come out good on this! At least you will be having fun. You got the better end! Front axles and swing arms are the weakest part on fourwheelers. Good to change them out. You've got a running machine! I know you will find other things to fix also.