Want to preface with thank you so much for all the support! I honestly didnt think this video would see the light of day when i filmed it a year ago but here we are. I've been working like crazy the past 6 months to restructure the channel so that it can actually make money and I can keep posting for you guys. New content will drop next week. I've got several announcements to make so keep an eye on the channel. Thank you so much for still being here and for the love you have for this channel and my family. I'll be replying to all the comments here so if you have any questions or concerns post them here and I'll answer👊

Dude get it. House full of kids and choosing to provide over your passion has to happen sometimes. You rock.

This isn't "quitting', you're just starting that new chapter in your life! You will be missed here on KZfaq, but we are all rooting for you and your family!

Proud of you. You’re not quitting, you are moving into something else. I know how much this eats you up. You have BUILT something incredible and you should always be proud of that.

As much as we miss you, focus on yourself and your family first. Spend time with your kids doing what you love. We’ll all miss you, and hope you come back or post occasionally. You were a huge inspiration to me with restoring my Datsuns, and gave me the confidence to paint it myself. You’re my favorite KZfaqr, and I hope to see you back soon! Good luck and merry Christmas Caleb

Hey Kaleb, thanks for the update! I'm sorry to hear what's been happening! As you know from our DM's we've been concerned about not seeing anything come out for a while. I do want to take this opportunity to let you know that your channel was a huge inspiration in us strating ours. It's kinda of a double bummer! One, we're bummed for you that it's not working out and two, we're bummed for us, because if you can't make it with over 300K SUBS and 15K average weekly views, than it's kinda of a waste for us with 12K SUBS. Honestly, I almost threw in the towel a couple of times already myself. It is soooo hard to keep coming up with content, to be out there every week working on a project (on top of our regular jobs and respponsibilities). We're still hoping you can figure it out and keep the channel going. Best of luck and God Bless you and your family!!

Don’t quit man you have 300k subscribers you know how hard that is to do! Don’t quit just try something different.

Hey man , 20 years ago I was just like you, loved building cars and racing them and was having the time of my life. I had to put it up for the responsibility of kids and wife to raise a family. My oldest is now 16 and youngest is 7 and I'm getting back to cars and racing. You've inspired me to start my own KZfaq channel and get back to doing what I love to do. Thank you for that!! In this world you need a side hustle to feed your passion and with 3 kids it's going to be difficult, but you've got a good channel going and people that love to watch your content. Since I quit my job at the power company and started back on vehicles again my side gig is 1 to 2 truck flips/mo. I make 3-5000 profit per flip. One every 2 weeks. That pays the bills and let's me have fun building vehicles again. We're building a RCSB Silverado for my 16yr old and I'm teaching him along the way. It's fun and frustrating and we're enjoying the time together!! Your a smart guy and will figure it out. You may have to come back to it later, but take care of your family and there is a way it can all work. So slow down on content and do what you gotta do, but don't give up on what you've already done. You're an inspiration to a lot of people and if KZfaq is your side gig to your money maker that's what it'll be. Good luck and thank you!!

Dude I’m so glad you posted. I was looking all over the internet just to check and see if you were okay. I missed your channel. I’d happily support you through patreon. Maybe you can just turn it in to vlog channel for when you aren’t feeling fully in to car builds

Thanks for putting this up. I was kind of worried that something horrible had happened to you. I even once searched your local paper to hopefully not see your name in there. I totally understand where you are at. I got burnt out at a job a while ago - I used to love it, I would go in and do work on weekends for free, just because I loved it. Then one day I was sick and couldn't go to work, and I realised that I was so relaxed that day. I took a day off the next week, just because I didn't want to go to work. Then it was taking two days off. I realised I didn't love my job anymore - quite the opposite now. But at that point in my life, I had savings, and no family to take care of. So I quit my job and took 3 months off working. With my money gone, I got a new job at a similar industry, but not the same industry. I have never been happier. If you aren't loving doing the channel, then don't feel like you need to. I would love it if you would, because I love watching it. Maybe change your channel to a once a month upload instead of the weekly you were doing, or even just random postings whenever you feel like it - Work another job for your main income. Honestly - do whatever you need to do to get by. I was just worried something had happened to you or your family. By the way congrats on your new little one.

As someone who n the last few years started making content myself I fully understand this. My kids and myself loved the videos you posted and you were alot of insperation to start filming my own processes and builds. Starting on tik tok n not really seeing any traction sadly. But alot of people don't see how much effort goes into these builds filming and editing. When you get nothing in return it can seem like a waste. Understandably passion can only drive so much when it comes down to taking care of your families needs. I'm glad to hear your okay tho. For a min there I thought the car community lost yet another great insperational person. I hope that which ever path you choose to follow it is for the betterment of yourself and your family needs man glad to see you agian and well. Congrats btw on the new baby. Spend time with the family n just know each an every one of us that comment really truly wanna reach out to you n make sure your okay n care.

Brother, at the end of your video you stated “I hope that made sense.” Well, as a shift working father of two, it makes perfect sense. I gave up my bike racing to be a dad. Just didn’t have the time. On one hand it hurt to stop as I almost felt guilty about dropping my passion but the more important thing by far is to be there for the kids and provide for them. It feels good to do right. I’m now at the point where my kids are old enough that they can join in (well, my son at least, my daughter has her own interests) but it’s all coming back and I’m now able to teach and plant a seed that may flourish. They’re only young once and it FLIES by. Keep a little piece of your passion though and dip your toe in the garage off and on but you’ll never regret being there for your kids. It’ll all work out in the end. I will remain subscribed and if you do upload once in a while, I’ll definitely be checking in. Cheers man and thanks for the inspiration.

Man, I really enjoy watching you figure stuff out on a regular guy's budget and learning as you go. I think most of us can relate having to sacrifice things we may be passionate about in order to just pay the bills. God bless you and your family. You seem like a great dad. I hope you figure out a way to make it work because I'll definitely keep watching, liking, and commenting!

Keep it up Caleb. Whatever you do you'll put your heart into like you've done for the channel so far. You don't have to show the ins and outs of everything you build. If you want to do periodical how toos on stuff by all means. Just don't get caught up with having to film everything. If you have to voice over so be it. If you just time laps things all good. Just do you and if anything I've said is not what you want that's fine too. I have 3 kids and I work full time as a mechanic at a Honda dealership up in Canada. I don't have much energy at the end of the day when I get home and you work longer days/hours then I do. Just do what you want to do and if KZfaq doesn't work that's understandable. Take care and have a wonderful and merry Christmas and blessings for you and your family in the new year!

Start flipping cars and filming it for KZfaq, towing auctions will get you cheap cars. 1. Making good money from the flips 2. Minimal effort videos that will possibly start a bigger series People love seeing how much money you can make from flips

We should share these videos as much as possible it'll be such a shame to see such an individual builder disappear especially one that comes up with such ideas is lost come on guys were all part of the car community

Aye man I understand it completely. I hope things turn around. Keep your head up brother. Merry Christmas to you and your family

I hope you get the numbers your looking for. Love seeing your videos and would hate to not see the builds through. Kids make things harder but far more rewarding when your successful. I wish you the best on any endeavor you go on, just here hoping the best for your channel. Good luck brother!! Will be keeping my eye out for any new videos!

Out of all the amazing builds you’ve done im more amazed by how patient and good of a father you are to your kids. So I definitely get it. Im sure things will work themselves out. You seem like a man who has a lot of skills and is willing to learn so im sure you’ll find success in whatever business you create. But if and when you post a video, im watching!

Good luck man, I’ve watched you for almost 2 years and I’ve loved watching your work unfold. I hope this isn’t the end but if it is I wish you luck on your next endeavor

I feel this. My channel has been under performing for awhile now and it's hard to push on with the channel when there is no return. I'm fortunate to have a full time job though, so I can't fathom what it would be like if it was my only income. You do whatever works for you!

I feel you. I want to start a channel repairing, restoring, and building cars and trucks, but between my work schedule and family, I'm not sure when I have time or where to start.

Your content just jumped around on too many projects. It's obvious your like making body kits. I think that is super interesting to watch. So how can you do the the most EFFICIENTLY? What's the best custom body kit process to minimize time and cost? Can you do it in a way that you could reproduce them and make some money selling kits? Could you even do the mock ups on other people's cars so buying a car isn't even a cost to you? Can you get a spot a SEMA to work towards an exciting deadline and have a sponsor? More focused content, more efficient creation. That's my suggestion. Good luck.

Such a shame man you got to do what's best for you and your family. I've love your builds form the audi and mr2 rite up to the merc. I wish you well man and I will stay subscribed just in case. Good luck man

Completely understand mate and congrats on the new addition to the family. Family and income come first. We all go through ups and downs and I know you’ll come out the other end in a better place. You can’t say that you didn’t try and follow your passion but hopefully you find work that still fosters one of your passions. I think that’s the key. I love building cars and making KZfaq vids but for me it’s a hobby and I wish I could post more often, but like your situation, supporting family comes first. So videos are slow. But my subs love some videos even if they only come every few months apart. I wish you and the fam the best and a merry Xmas. Hoping you still follow your dreams and continue to build cool stuff.

Kaleb, family comes first, I get it, been there... in the meantime I am going to rewatch a number of your builds. Your videos are so entertaining (your personality is so chill) and and informative and really speak to me. I have a Porsche 993 and am restoring an MGB roadster, so have been loving your content. Take care man and Merry Christmas and a great 2023 to you and the family no matter what you end up doing. I would love to see you back online, but you have to do what makes sense

Seeing an AWFUL lot of comments reacting as if this is an update video to the last 6 months hiatus, whereas it was actually filmed 1 year ago. I check in on that 6 month old latest video from time to time to see if any update, really miss the channels content and wholesome vibe. One of the best out there for sure. I see the pinned comment from Caleb mentions new content next week so fingers crossed, can't wait main. Hope you're doing ok, and Merry Christmas

Was just thinking about your channel and this popped up! Love seeing you and your family working together. I hope it all works out for you.

I feel ya man. I've tried twice to get things going on youtube with 2 completely different ideas but when it came down to it, would I rather work on the project or make a video about the project and it always came down to work on the project. Something had to give and for me it was the videos. My son and I really enjoy your videos but whatever you decide, I wish you the best.

Totally understand, dude. hope things turn round soon. However, anyone who watches your channel will see family is the most important thing to you. Good luck. I'm rooting for you

I support you 100%. I think changing the channel to a more streamlined filming process has probably hurt, as well as the MGB just taking a long time. I think we all liked you showing us actually doing things but also you trying thinks and just finding a way to make an idea work. I love your channel and I think puddins fabshop may be a great inspiration on how filming can help you get back where you were. His filming style definitely entices a lot of people, showing things but not making it monotonous. I hope the best for you and whatever you end up deciding to do in the future.

Hope the best for you brother, I'm a new Subscriber and have watch some of your builds....I can understand the hard times...But if cars are what you like to do and content is informational. Things will turn around for you

You’re a super talented dude, wish you the best. Been following you since the mr2 content. Inspired me to not be afraid to cut a car and do custom stuff. Doing what’s best for your family should always come first. I’m sure a lot of your followers both relate and understand. Happy holidays ✌️

It's great to hear from you. I was hoping you and your family were OK. Hoovie, JR, and Jared at Questionable Garage have addressed this too, struggling to figure out what kinds of videos get the most views.

Finally ,i can rest easy. Take as much time as you need man I hope that some day you can return to this at some point😮‍💨. Will miss you man but be safe and I wish you the best of luck with your family.🙏🏼

Totally makes sense, you have to do what works at the end of the day. Glad that this isn't completely the end. I've been around on and off since your MR2, and I still re-watch those videos as I work on my own SW20. Merry Christmas to you and the family and I look forward to the next video whenever it comes.

That's understandable. Miss seeing your content. Maybe this is a good time to review the page and see what the most successful built videos are and maybe revisit those with similar builds. I dig your creativity and trying new things, but I'm sure a lot of other people might not have that range in things that you cover. For me, I really enjoyed Fatsun, your Overlander titan build and the budget C10 builds. Keep building man, don't give up hope. Congratulations on your new baby. Good to hear from you man. Don't be a stranger.

Glad you didn't sell out and decide to rebuild a wrecked Lamborghini like every other KZfaq channel. I think in this game you need thousands and thousands of dollars just to get started. There's not enough love for channels like this and it's a shame because they're the ones I prefer most.

Kaleb, I salute you, I understand your frustrations. The stress alone with family is enough to wear a man down. Much less maintaining builds and a YT channel. I'm proud of you. I stand with you either way bro. Praying that God gives you direction and vision for the future.

Cleeter sells merch with his GAW’s. You have over 315 thousand subscribers. You need to market your merch with whatever you have!! Stay strong man, you have a great personality for KZfaq!

Rooting for you my man!… Your channel has inspired me from wrenching on my cars to being a good father for my kids and learning to be patient wile trying to meet common ground, I used to get really mad at my kids when I was wrenching on my cars and they would come interrupting me. All they want is love and some attention and I’ve gotten so much better thx to you and seeing you handle parenting wile still doing what you love, building awesome machines. I will continue to stick around and look forward to your content, but if life needs you to take different path I understand and don’t blame you one bit. Good luck mate.

Whatever you’re going through, you have my prayers. Thank you so much for all the wonderful work and videos you’ve done. Nothing’s forever, it would be great to see you back in the future; no one does video’s like you. Best of luck.

Man I'm really glad to hear from you. I can only imagine what you're going through right now. As much as we miss you if KZfaq is not providing what you need for your family and self then I guess all we can do is wait. If ever you will upload again I promise I will never ever skip adds again. I wish y'all they best and a very merry Christmas. I hope I can still see you in my 2023.

The best thing is that your okay and your family is okay and do what you have to do man its your life and make the best of you and if you come back will be here to support you take your time buddy and thankz for the all those videos you made

I've really missed watching your builds. If there's one thing I could ask or want to see is a quick build with another KZfaqr. Maybe a drift build or something? I'll be waiting for the next video!

man,.. im speechless. ive always felt so connected to you, your builds and your beautiful family. really hope things gets better for you ! enjoy the holidays and may the New Year bring you happiness, peace, and prosperity !

I'm just glad to hear from you again! I hope things start looking up. I wish you and your family the best.

Hey man I completely understand where you coming from with this. Not trynna tell you how to go about it but with your creativity and ingenuity are on another level. Take you time with your family but please don’t stop making car build content. I’ve been watching you since high school

Coming from a (small) channel myself, being the same age as you, recent marriage fresh newborn baby, I understand. My thing is I need to get back to being driven to build cars because I want to, and not focus on it being an income. Usually the views follow when you get back to your true passion/hobby of what YOU want to build and film and not get caught up thinking what would potentially be cool for others to want to watch. I never went full time with youtube but I know the ups and downs you are experiencing, just gotta try to get back to your roots and do what you want to do with the budget you have.

Never quit on your dreams, but take care of your family first. Your followers will still be here. Good luck

Man !!!! I feel you. I will miss you ! I wish I could do what you do not the KZfaq part, but the builds. It’s sad to see you don’t get the credit you deserve for eiether

I'd say do your next build more mild with a defined purpose for the car. Like "budget track car" or something like that. Doing smaller more simple things could help pump out more videos and be easier on the wallet as well. It's cool the elaborate things you've done but sometimes simple is better.

Can not wait to see what’s coming ether way I know I’m going to love the content you produced because you’re the one KZfaqr I can re watch I want to re built my own deep dish rims because of you ! *cant afford any of that right now but we all start somewhere* as long as you don’t give up and let life knock you down you’ll always have support from me and I feel many other man!

Hey man try to do youtube shorts because youtube is pushing shorts, I know it sucks not making any money I just applied to 5 jobs and this will be my first job so hopefully I get a job. Just keep pushing what your passionate about it will pay off. It doesn't matter if you post once every week while working somewhere else but you'll make it

Watch your channel from Australia, loved your channel and your attitude and honestly. Look after you and your family and thank you for all the work you put in it was valued and inspiring.

Thats very unfortunate to hear, sorry buddy

Was rooting for you hard man! Been watching for some years. Wish you nothing but blessings in your future endeavors ❤️🙏🏼 the love you have for your family has shown in videos. My favorite clips were watching your sons waddle into the camera and pick up tools to help.

Kaleb, A little advice. I'm giving you my thoughts on your channel and projects. Me, myself and I found your channel and got really interested in Fatsun. I think that is probably where a good majority of subscribers are at as far as viewing the content. The MGB is cool and all but The Fatsun is what we were wanting to see get built. I set my bell 🔔 to ALL and have supported you since then but I guarantee you that Fatsun project will be where the viewing numbers are at. You kinda jumped around and people are just not interested in seeing a few projects going at once. They are creatures of repetition and want to see projects from start to finish with no interruption.

You clearly aren't alone. Numerous channels have felt the pinch. My first thought is your content may have been throttled down due to the amount of time your kids are on screen. Algorithms are crazy. I know there were times when I wasn't getting notified that your vids were coming out. The make or break point for many channels seems to be when the operation moves from the home garage to a bigger 'better' space. I think that a big part of that is creators start to feel more like it's a job than a creation. Poor SarahNTuned is driving herself crazy with her new shop. Sure the lifts and space make the work easier but it's also cut off from everything else. There are a lot more channels resorting to sponsored videos to keep the doors open. TBH I didn't follow the Mercedes build as closely as the others. One of my first cars was a B510 with a 99hp motor so I LOVED that series. I'm sure looking back through your catalog you can see which videos got watched and which didn't. I think very few viewers are overly concerned with seeing projects get 100% completed. It's the steps along the journey that seem to get the views. You provide some really great unique content. Hope there is plenty more to come. And, as many have expressed, first and foremost hope you and your family are well.

I deeply want this to work for you Caleb, I love your channel and the content you gift us, you deserve all the success KZfaq can offer. Merry Christmas to you and yours. We’ll be here waiting patiently and super excited what you have for us on 2023

You have the ability to make a great video! If your passion is there it seems like people will watch. But maybe the passion and the topic will have to be there. In order for more people to watch. I’m not a pro KZfaqr, so it hard for me to justify taking advise from me. I just really see potential in you and your ability. I hate you see you quit this. Especially if all you need is to tweak a few things to get back on trac here on KZfaq. I get it though. You need the money now. So yeah, of course you do what has to be done. Plan: find popular topics on the content you would like to post. Start doing KZfaq shorts along with long form content Focus on making thumbnails that demand to be clicked. Like the kind of thumbnail that gets someone’s FOMO, fear of missing out going. Like if you don’t click your life will not be complete. There’s so much competition here. As you know. It’s a must to have a thumbnail like this. I believe in you man. You got this.

Love your stuff man. I hope it all works out for you.

hope you work everything out, keep grinding

Dude we support you no matter how ofter you post! I'm sure I'm not the only one that's just glad nothing bad happened to you or the family and that you are all well! Congratulations on the new addition to the built family 😊 take all the time you need! We will be here if or when your ready!! 👍

Dang dude I’m happy you finally posted something. I was super worried about ya. Iv got you on my Instagram and I had been checking your page for an update. You rock man and we all completely get it. Really sucks that life has to been that way but we get it. You keep grinding man, you will always have my view!

my man, i totally feel you on this. the issue i see most people on youtube take is that they expect it to be their "career" as opposed to a hobby, or a side business if you want to look at it from a more adult perspective. never quit on the blue collar money even when the side starts taking off. hope to see you back on here bud!

Checked every week for an update, glad to know you’re okay! Many prayers to you and your family. Thank you for letting me love my car building dreams out through you. It’ll come around and you have a huge blessing incoming!

Appreciate the update. Good luck to you and your family.

Sorry to hear you're struggling. I've always enjoyed your channel and watching your builds. It's nice to see you make stuff without an expensive shop. That's inspiring. But if things are not working out, I'm glad you made the decisions to keep yourself sane, safe and most importantly, successful. Best of wishes. Hope to see you again soon. And may you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

man so sad to hear that! But i can totally relate. Its hard sometimes, but i am sure you will be back

We are hoping for your best Built-Man! Miss you, but please do what you need to do. Maybe you could do this at a hobby level and that would keep us involved?? Maybe some sponsors will come around.

Needs must and family first my man. Been here for a long time and when i could i was a supporter and in the live chats. You had a good run and got to do what you love doing for a good while. Support, provide and be there for the people around you. It's been good thank you

Keep your head up mu man! You're just through a faze! Do what you think is right and go at it! We're here!

Hey, you do what you have to do. It takes a real man to know when to say when. I do hope that things pick up as I've really enjoyed watching your content here in the UK. Congratulations on the new addition to your family. They are who should come first. I hope this isn't the last that we'll see of you, but if it is, thanks for the content!! Happy Christmas.

Good luck buddy. Life is too short to feel trapped and unhappy. You're a great dad and that's your most important job. We love you guys. We'll be here and don't forget to update us!

There is no shame, one of the biggest life investments is “family” one day come back when the time is right. You have my respect

Patreon my man. Subs may not hit every video but a lot of loyal subs will support you in other ways. KZfaq as a sole earner is dead for all but the largest of channels. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours. Take it easy.

Just glad ur doing all right, take the time u need, don't over extend urself

Dude take your time…mental health & your family come first! I feel like if you would of had a team of 3 instead of taking it solo, the burden & work load would of weighted less on your shoulders. Hopefully when you do come back you will have envisioned what you wanted to do before. Merry Christmas to you & you’re family.

Still here and not going anywhere... Hope everything will eventually work the way you want or work out in the way that's next for you and yours..... Much love here!

It's how life goes man, with enough luck this will only be a short period far from your passion, family is first so do whatever u see fit better, most of us understand that, keep pushing forward, proyects will eventually come back 💪🏻🤍

From the little I've seen your a great dad, and I suspect a wonderful family man. You keep doing you, thank you for all the great videos and all the best of luck to you... But I'll still keep an eye out for any new videos!

I’m going to marathon watch your stuff today!

I truly hope you don't quit, I've been watching since the Fatsun aired and I love watching you. You've got a great and humble vibe but if you decide a different path just know most of us understand and just want the best for you man. Best of luck man!

Hopefully everything works out

I found your channel because of the Fatsun years ago. I think a few well planned out popular builds in the future can do a lot of growth. Cars however we all know are very expensive, so hopefully as a side gig KZfaq can be successful for you.

Man I’ve watched a lot of your videos and I just wanna say I got mad respect for you and whatever you do for income i wish you the best of luck man

Family comes first... You a awesome dad brother

Gotta do what you need to so you can help support your family. Have all our support and much luck 👍

Crazy how youtube works. 315k subs, low cpm. Some channels with 31.5k have super high cpm. The automotive content ads don't pay much and they have the highest expense. Only worst niche is boat/yacht and maybe airplane enthusiast content. This is why most car youtubers rely on sponsored ads, affiliate link traffic, merch, buying/selling builds, creator promo etc. Not actually youtube/Google adrev.

I was wondering where you went. I really enjoyed your channel. Family comes 1st. We'll be here if you decide to upload again.

i feel you man family first we're going to miss you dude but the kids are more important and youll always be in our hearts and always made us smile and we learned from you thank you for being in our lives

Your Channel just popped up in my feed, first time to your channel....find a way to keep the content trickling in, you'll get there with time mate!

Hopefully everything gets better

Dang man... You truly have a unique set of skills and build some of the coolest garage built cars we've ever seen. I hope you continue to post some small videos here and there as you wrap up your builds. I get that the content will be less frequent and with way less editing/etc! -Joe

Glad to see you back no one on yt is doin the custom work you do! Can't wait to see what you've came up with maybe the big build gets a video a week and the smaller project gets a video model that way your doubling your revenue each week

Hey man I’m so glad you and your family are ok. I hope you’re able to make it through this season. As a dad, you gotta just keep going. Keep it up, brother.

Man I understand life gets the best of you, you were and still are my favorite KZfaqr, do what's best for you I'll always be here,

You need to do what you need to. I really liked your channel and the builds. All the best for you going forward.

You truly have inspired alot of us to just do it... even if you haven't before.. come back positive ask us to share your videos let us help you...let's get that bad ass MGB GT STANG on the road! God bless you and your family.