JR Dragster is a death trap!

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5 ай бұрын

On this episode we finally get my son Lucas's JR Dragster running. I bought this from some friends of ours in Mississippi. We tried to get the old engine running with no luck. I made some calls and everyone told me the "Ghost" engine from Harbor Freight was a great engine to start with. We got the old engine out and the new one installed. Unfortunately the brakes need work but that didn't stop Luke, see what I did there? He wanted to try it out whether it could stop or not. If you purchase the Ghost engine be sure and get the accessory kit that goes with it. Links below!
www.harborfreight.com/212cc-g...
www.harborfreight.com/ghost-2...

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@adamortega69 5 ай бұрын

Keep up with your son. I missed out on so much with my kids when I was in the Army and now when I work on my own junk, I’m by myself. Your kid is more important than any money in the world.

@12VoltDave 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@RichardMLowe 5 ай бұрын

@@12VoltDave You are the "Man's Man" in sharing your life with your Son like you do 🇺🇲

@picklefart 5 ай бұрын

Same here Adam. I’d trade every moment in the military to go back and get more time.

@mopedmarathon 5 ай бұрын

My dad wasn’t around as much as I would have liked because my parents were divorced. Kinda chokes me up a bit seeing you and your boy having a great time making memories doing what you love. I salute you sir.

@doughaven-rf8id 4 ай бұрын

If we could just go back 30 years for a redo ....

@scottburrow8717 5 ай бұрын

17:59 that moment right there makes it all worth it. When you child is so excited about something y’all worked on and made run!!!

@lilorbielilorbie2496 5 ай бұрын

This reminds me of when my Late Dad and I built a mini bike for me back in the mid-60's. Dad was a Union Pile Driver/Welder. He made everything for it from scratch. R.I.P Dad and Mom. I miss you both more everyday.

@bkc1965 5 ай бұрын

The kid inside me is SOOOOOOO jealous of this. I think you might be one of the coolest dads on the planet!

@dustydon6419 5 ай бұрын

So is the little man 6 Volt Dave? I love it man. Love the way you and Derek include your boys in what you do. When my son was little he was always in the shop with me and his grandfather. I’ve always believed in exposing kids to anything and everything I could. You never know what they will connect with. Love the channel Dave, keep um coming.

@user-jl3sz7ht6w 5 ай бұрын

I would say 9 volt 😅

@jeffmooers2174 5 ай бұрын

I will second your son's sentiment about this episode..."Holy Crap that was awesome!"

@intentsmodz 5 ай бұрын

Makin' memories, way better than making money. Your son will remember this day long after we're gone. Awesome video David, Thank you!

@johnquick574 5 ай бұрын

David , you get my vote for best Dad of the week !!!!

@OGRocker1 5 ай бұрын

Love Lucas enthusiasm....way to go Dad!

@jasonburrows5840 5 ай бұрын

As a father...that is the greatest feeling in the world to see your child that excited and to feel that hug!

@Praterphil 4 ай бұрын

You are one of the best Dad's ever!

@michaelsteward4423 5 ай бұрын

Love seeing you sharing your passion for motorsports with your son. I did the same with my boys and now they're as messed up as their dad! 😂

@cowboy22801 5 ай бұрын

You know the brakes didn't work because of the Roadkill sticker on Little Man's helmet 😂 Awsome, parenting! Love see my kids get excited like yours did. Great feeling

@SMGoertzen 5 ай бұрын

Great Father and Son moment right there. Very happy kid and very proud Dad. Great job!

@rabidcoyote97 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Nothing better than seeing your kid putting in the work and having such excitement when it runs again.

@paulcracknell1063 5 ай бұрын

Luca's excitement is priceless...

@chaddonmerrick1446 5 ай бұрын

GOOD JOB DAD !!! That’s what family is ALL about… Good on you Your boy is gonna be a good man

@scottgshomewrenching1352 5 ай бұрын

Way to go Dad, he is going to have a great time with it. Kids like him are the future of racing and automotive. I see the you both have the safety Crocs 😅

@jayer-su3hu 5 ай бұрын

Imma say Dave you have to ve so proud and I'm proud for you both. Love that you're teaching the boy right, you're patient with him and letting him do a lot of the work himself. I damn near cried because it brought back so many memories of my childhood. I was doing the same thing with my dad when I was his age out in the garage or shop or wherever wrenching and learning. Love it!!!

@tomeickhorst6787 5 ай бұрын

This is the episode I’ve been waiting on.

@benstrait333 5 ай бұрын

Great kid, Dave! That was a lot of fun to watch 🙂 I'm jealous of Lucas because doing stuff with my dad was never like that.

@clintonfranklin915.0 5 ай бұрын

Heck yeah I missed this channel

@12VoltDave 5 ай бұрын

Thank you

@thebuildersessions 5 ай бұрын

Hey buddy! Seeing his joy made my day. You've made memories and a connection that will last a lifetime. Keep it up. I have so much respect for you and the boundaries you’ve set to prioritize your family. It really helps other people (like me, lol) set theirs and make sure their wives aren't car widows and their kids aren't car orphans 😅

@rickbohn2985 5 ай бұрын

When your son was putting on the lock washers and nuts I just flashed back to my youth. Thats when you start to learn how it feels to work on things. That feeling of how a nut starts and you get to the point you can do it upside down in the dark. Your son is getting a great headstart and I'm sure there are many more epic adventures for you two. I treasured all the time I spent in the garage with my dad 60 years ago!

@joeltolley6075 5 ай бұрын

Mr Newbern you are molding your son for a great future. And learning him in a common sense manor. And Derek B. Would be proud your teaching safety squints lol. All kidding aside you are building a bond and craft that keep the next generation in the car community bravo sir.

@gingerelvis 5 ай бұрын

So sick! He's a little ripper with big things ahead. Great to see a father sharing a passion. My old man has worn off on me over the years and made me the tinkerer that I am today, we never had the money for many toys but what we did was more valuable in experience than financial.

@cdmclane 5 ай бұрын

You’re the luckiest man in the world. My daughter and I did quarter midgets. The best time of my life.

@toddzilla6491 4 ай бұрын

You only can make memories by doing things. Love your son’s enthusiasm… Great Job Dad😉

@user-ro9sw1cm5d 5 ай бұрын

Dave, I loved this episode! I'm 70 now, and Your Son's excitement and hangin' with You, his Dad makin' it happen, Wow! I can remember those days with my own Dad! this episode took me right back to those days in the 60's. Epic!!! You and Your Boy will never forget these days! Your Sonner Is HOOKED, Now! 🤣👍👍👍👍

@ericdethomasis3475 5 ай бұрын

Great job 12volt. He seems so stoked to rip that for real. My daughter has a little quad n she busts out those same smiles👍

@RebeldryversGarage 5 ай бұрын

Your son's reaction is the best reward ever.

@WithoutCertainty 5 ай бұрын

He's SOOOOO happy!!!!! Good job dad!

@rayt.randolph110 5 ай бұрын

Welcome back, sir!!! I am so glad to see your son, so enthusiastic and excited it’s awesome to see dad and son project

@jamesenthoven3669 5 ай бұрын

Pulling on my feel strings. This is awesome. Love your content.

@darinlauffer8526 5 ай бұрын

Awesome episode, love to see your son's excitement! Can't wait to see what all you guys do to it.

@thebadassbuickfromcamrose8541 5 ай бұрын

Wow ... Just see your son so excited.... Made me cry ... Brought back a lot of memories of my first go-kart

@piratewazza 5 ай бұрын

You good sir are a legend, what a fantastic father son project, soooooo great to see you working and teaching your son, memories in the making, love your work ❤️ ❤ much love from waaaaay down under in New Zealand 🇳🇿

@trevoryates3694 4 ай бұрын

Awesome stuff and the fact he asked to wear his helmet was cool alot of us over look it just to test or what not and it only takes a few minutes that could save your life !

@ltholmsy 5 ай бұрын

7am feeding my 7 month old watching this dreaming of the day he can get his own dragcar

@ricksavage582 Ай бұрын

Never before have seen a kid running to get his homework done! He is stoked!

@sadiejustin 5 ай бұрын

I'm not a Dad. We chose a life with no children, and as such, my opinion is really moot. However, I can tell you're doing it right. That whole video gave me joy. I can only imagine how you felt. 👊

@E.T.GARAGE 5 ай бұрын

That was great watching your son get that excited, Thanks for sharing, 👍😎👍

@monadking2761 5 ай бұрын

Great memories your building up with your son, keep it up. My little guy is 6'2" and finishing collage in May with a Me and specialty on turbines systems in Aeronautical Engineering. They are little once enjoy those times they are so precious.

@SModelMafia 5 ай бұрын

This video made me both happy,and sad. Its absolutely awesome you are doing this with your son, and you can see how much he looks up to you,and the love he has. My Pops showed me stuff, but it was usually as he was yelling at me, lol. You are doing a fantastic job as a parent. Looking forward to the new generation of " Faster " stars.

@prestonlane6253 5 ай бұрын

I have to admit some jealousy here. Neither of my sons were really interested in learning anything about working with their hands. My older son did piddle around on an old beater we had, but nothing serious. Enjoy the time with yours...these are the memories that will last a lifetime.

@puppygadget3189 4 ай бұрын

Awesome shed and love the lien too. Nice and big container and lien to.

@jaymac2184 5 ай бұрын

😅😅 I don't know if I've ever seen a kid so excited and eager to do his homework!! 17:49 😊😊

@victorbitter583 5 ай бұрын

I don't think he quite got it finished and he wasn't foolin Dave. Legend for not calling him out on it.

@hucker4life 4 ай бұрын

Smiled the hole time watching your son’s excitement an over all energy. I can say I wish this was my child hood! Loved this kind of content please do more like this soon

@1Bradlee1 5 ай бұрын

My favorite video from you so far. Enjoy your family as much as you can, great kid.

@designsbynoz 5 ай бұрын

This might be your best upload to date. Really enjoyed it.

@danielovercash1093 3 ай бұрын

Your son is awesome. You managed to impart the ability to actually use his brain instead of just letting the internet raise him.

@darrellbounds9919 5 ай бұрын

You made the little man happy seeing the smile on his face is worth the price 👍

@nickfincher204 4 ай бұрын

I remember when my dad helped me work on my go-cart. It was how I got started working on cars and performance engines. I was on cloud nine! It's good to see your son happy like that. He'll be telling others when he's grown about ya'll working on his Jr dragster!

@partytymekruzers-enjoyther3792 4 ай бұрын

It’s great to see how pumped he was when you guys got it started.

@jaymac2184 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video Dave, great to see all your progress. One of the best parts is how much you let Lucas do working on these projects. As a kid working with my dad I was the stereotypical "hold the light here" helper. unfortunately he rarely let me do much else. Glad to see you trying so much more 👍👍

@wbball15 5 ай бұрын

Safety Squints for the win. Great to see the progress, 12 Volt. I hope 6V continues to be learning.

@YaBoiDan 5 ай бұрын

"But I can lose my dad's hardware" had me absolutely cracking up 😂

@dieterlange7581 5 ай бұрын

Jr Newbern is gonna be hell on wheels 🤣👍👌. Awesome video brought back memories

@movingpartsgarage5084 5 ай бұрын

Love this, really looking forward to more of it

@wretchedexcess1654 5 ай бұрын

So wholesome and heartwarming. Great stuff!

@ronmiller1162 5 ай бұрын

its very refreshing to watch your son with his respect for you im hoping that its not just on camera but anyways he seems as though he loves his stuff and respects them and he is outside for todays kid thats rare in its self i drive through my moms neighborhood where i grew up and not a kid out on bicycle or playing ball fighting one another they are not outside ever anyways good job

@frankdieckman9934 5 ай бұрын

This makes me smile ear to ear,

@Jgreenmotorsports Ай бұрын

I love how excited he is! We're getting into JR's for my daughter, this definitely fires me up about it

@rockycormier3739 5 ай бұрын

Great video newbern memories for life, ur kids a hoot!!

@jrcaprai 4 ай бұрын

That is so Awesome! brought a tear to my eye.

@johndelorey4962 5 ай бұрын

This is GREAT Dave !!!! I can't wait till my Grandsonis a little older and can help me like this

@zippy39008 5 ай бұрын

You two make a great team.

@FloridaDave 5 ай бұрын

So much goodness in this video! ❤

@Orion44851 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video with your boy Dave

@SuperSportstudio 5 ай бұрын

Let's Go Lucas, Great job Thanks for the video Dave

@jonnewton5929 5 ай бұрын

So cool to hang out with your fam bam. Especially when you get to work on stuff together.

@jeffperitore1520 5 ай бұрын

That is killer!!! Good job pops

@danstewart8218 3 ай бұрын

I had to leave a comment like everyone else, and they are all saying the same. You and Luca are a credit to each other, and you give him just the right amount of encouragement to get his hands dirty, and enough mind to not lose his nuts...(!!...;D) My Parents have given me a huge amount of talent for fixing stuff...You are setting him up for life. Well done Dave hats off...

@stephenlea5765 5 ай бұрын

Great to see, David. Thanks for the video.

@12VoltDave 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@justinmadison1333 5 ай бұрын

Racing jrs was some of the funnest times I’ve had with my son. Moved into jr street and it’s even better!

@bensymington5550 5 ай бұрын

❤ Love your videos, awesome con tent

@12VoltDave 5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@gonzo8675 5 ай бұрын

Love the Manitoba plate on the rambler!

@mikegracie9086 5 ай бұрын

Great content Sir ... that kids gonna be a speed junkie for sure

@emeryprickett7818 5 ай бұрын

I'll use my dad's hardware! 😆 This made my day, Dave! Great job!

@jimzivny1554 5 ай бұрын

I'm a Dad and I loved this episode.

@bouverscustoms1652 5 ай бұрын

Awesome job dad.

@alaskangypsies342 5 ай бұрын

Now Lucas needs to issue the challenge to Finnegan’s boys for match racing!

@thegalli 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤ Dave, you'll think of that hug forever man. And so will he.

@GearheadGarageCan 4 ай бұрын

That adrenaline he felt there just fueled an obsession that will last a lifetime lol cash poor, vehicle rich and happy

@adamortega69 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your hard work brother!

@12VoltDave 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate it!

@andrewlitchfield4843 5 ай бұрын

This is absolute gold! I would love to have something similar for my 6 year old here in the UK!!

@michaelbare9960 4 ай бұрын

I like the steel toed Crocs your son is wearing. Nice shoe choice.😂😂

@NoBeefSpeed 4 ай бұрын

I race with the same harbour freight motor and it’s what got me into racing. My jr career is almost up but can’t wait to go full send into a full size drag car.