Finish up the loose ends on the fat sun and sell it. It’s clear you’ve realized it needs more than what you can or want to do, and that’s a sign. People come and go, subscribers don’t matter the real ones will stay.
I love the content that involves making something look "extra" without breaking the bank. The Mercedes looks great -- the Power Wheels remodels are rock solid -- MR2 was so fun to watch. But if one build is going to take years and drain your time and money, go to the other amazing builds. The FATSUN has been fun to watch, but so are ALL of your builds!!! Keep it up! We love you! Merry Christmas!!!!!
As soon as you mentioned "fatsun" I stopped watching to comment this "sell it". Don't listen to those who keep telling you to finish it, long term ongoing projects are the death of many channels unless you're building it to the level of "binky" where the people viewing are drawn more so to the workmanship rather than the car in of itself.
I'm happy to see that you're still making content, if this truck was or is a dream car of yours ❓ then pursue it load up the parts Cannon and fire ! If it's just some project you took on ❓ sell it and get back what you can . And move on to something your passionate about !
I love this channel because of the grassroots passion behind each project. If this project isn’t in your means financially or emotionally anymore, it’s not worth chasing the content machine. Sell and start anew, excited for what the new year has in store!
I found your channel when you started the Fatsun build. I personally owned a widebody 620, so it instantly caught my attention. It's been years since I started watching your channel. It started with interest in the 620, but you retained me with everything else. I know a lot of people want to see the 620 finished, but I agree that the juice is no longer worth the squeeze. Get rid of the 620 and start on something else. Maybe find somebody who is also a content creator to purchase it so those who want to see it can see it finished. Good luck man. Hope your channel revival works. I'm here for it.
Im 47 years old and i have made some poor project vehicle purchase decisions in the past also. I can say this the extra added stress from a build that is a toss up in profit from the end isn't worth it. We only live once and time is a thief and flies by. Build what you want to build and what you know will be profitable in the end. If other subscribers are like i am then we're here for your creative design and not being afraid to think out of the box and try new things all while not knowing if it will be a flop or a win. My kids are in their teens and i just watched you paint a power wheel so i will watch you do whatever it is because its entertaining. I can tell that your oldest is getting interested in the things that you're doing and i think thats awesome. If i had one do over it would be that i had my boy in the shop more when he was younger and let him do more things than me doing them for him. Hope everyone has a merry Christmas.
The MR2 got me watching your channel and the MGB is my favorite project from your channel, your work ethic and method dealing with kids and family while working on your cars is what made me stay. As I have 2 boys that I think are the same exact age as yours :) I would say sell the Fatsun and work on something that you love. To be selfish, I do want to see your MGB complete and Porsche get fully restored. Good luck with everything and I can’t wait for your next video and project. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Dad of 2 boys from Vancouver, Canada :)
Caleb, if it’s a boat anchor around your neck, sell it bro, it’s a great concept and learning project but your overall content is what’s important! Also, It’s not an airport you don’t need to declare your departure! Jog on leavers! I appreciate your free coffee and commitment Merry Christmas to you and yours, look forward to a Built new year…my money is on a new Porsche build??
I've seen you grow so much over the years. I've seen your skills grow along with your kids and making these smarter decisions for the channel make the most sense. It's hard to want to sell the Fatsun, but i totally get it and you won't be losing ME as a subscriber if you sell it to fund bigger and better projects! Keep doing what's best for you and your family and I'll be here to watch whatever you put out! Thank you and merry Christmas!
I'm a father of two myself and have always loved the way you manage to do all these builds while taking time with the family. I love the balance and joy i feel in the videos. I would think of it like this: You can get rid of the Fatsun, maybe loose a few subscribers that probably were not worth having in the first place, but get the energy and content flowing from getting new cool stuff going. ..But.. Let's say you keep it and those subscribers, work yourself to the bone on it and start loosing that energy, optimism and "get it done" mentality, that most of us have stayed for. Then the whole reason that you started the channel would dissapear.. that being YOUR love for doing it. Of course it would be awesome if you could get a collab with another channel and get some cross subscribers, but that's something you hope for.. not plan for. Personally I would sell it, get the channel going again with the content that started the growth. You can always do the 2.0 version one day if and when everything lines up for it. I will stay regardless. Much love from Gothenburg, Sweden
You gotta do what's best for you and your family. Love watching your videos and watching you learn and try new things. Was drawn to ur channel because of the fatsun and stayed because I enjoy watching u learn. Keep up the good work would like to see more wide body/ fiberglass work. Ill be here no matter what.
My personal opinion is to go ahead and scrap it and move on you've got other projects that can go farther. We all have or 1.0 experiment to test the waters, but then we move on. Mine was an 85 t-top Monte Carlo. It was the biggest piece of crap, and I held onto it for as long as I cold because I loved it and put so much into it. But ultimately it became a burden and I was happier and ready for the next project when it was gone.
Sell it and save the money and hustle. Thos who say they Will unsubscribe if you do Will leave when it is finnished anyways = less subs and money. A good customer is one that comes back because they like you and what you do and is willing to ”pay” for it, not one that is there because you ”pay” them to be there.
Not partial to one build, enjoy(ed) all of them. Sell the ones you need to sell, but keep YOUR favorite. If it is the Fatsun, consider chassis swapping it on top of a corvette or other cost effective platform you can find/trade for. Like the crown vic truck swaps we have seen on UA-cam to save money , time, and that have upgraded mechanicals.
I agree selling the car is the best option right now, since you're not making a lot from UA-cam getting a loan to finish a car that might not live to the expectations is not worth it, you're a family man, you have priorities.
I'll watch whatever you put out, I would love to see you start a new Datsun with all the new skills you've improved on. And if you ever want to work on my 2010 Volvo c30 t5...lol
I think you should continue to focus on other projects but keep the Fatsun and finish it when you're ready. It's a long term project that has come a long way and would be tough to recreate down the road if you sell it and decide you want to do it later. My 2 cents having a Ghia project for over a decade while doing other project vehicles.
I love the concept behind the fatsun but if it's not working the sell it and move on to what you believe would grow the channel and when the channel get's to where you want it to be you can always revisit another build of that nature
I think to get anywhere with that project you’d need to Bodyswapped it onto a different chassis and start fresh, much simpler drivetrain etc. s10 or something with an off the shelf air kit. Or if you’re not motivated by it anymore, sell it. The motivation is the key part here, without it for a particular project youl get nowhere.
I enjoy the channel but I agree that sometimes you got to back up and look at things over all. I would like to see the Fatsun done so I want to offer some suggestions. If you move forward think about maybe trying to get a Trailblazer frame. You could shorten/lengthen If needed. Sometimes a person has an ideal and goes so far out the box that the paint themselves in a corner and lose interest in it, kinda feel that’s where you are at with the truck. But if it’s time to move on then I completely understand, been there before myself. What I would like to see more than anything else is version 2.0 of the MGB. Get the Frame straightened out on the front and just do a long term dream car build. Don’t rush and make a series out of it. There is a lot of potential there. You picked out an awesome color for it, the body kit looks good. At least getting it straight would give you a better option to get the front bumper squared. We are good with a 2 or 3 year build, take your time, watch your money, and enjoy building with your kids. One more suggestion before I leave, take you a spot in your shop and build you a mancave area to enjoy with your friends and family. Design you a bar that you can use half a truck bed. Build you a couch out of an old car rear end. Stuff you can do cheaply, have something unique and have fun with your family.
The most important is your family. You have to make sure that, there is money for the family and your wife an kids are happy. Then you should sell some of your projects and go "all in" on that one project. I think it's much more fun, to see you build a good solid and beautiful car, then a "half way done" fatsun thats not great and not gonna be that great when it's done.
I would sell the Fatsun, the design of the project for me is unique, but the execution of how the cabin was raised instead of focusing on the simple and direct lost all functionality of the car like the problems you had when driving! I think that before focusing on UA-cam maybe it's better to focus on your family and maybe after you feel more comfortable with the bills maybe it's time to go back, but thinking that there will be a turnaround for just one project is very difficult, especially today with several different projects on the internet, people here not only enjoy the project but they have to feel that you are also having fun!
Have you considered crowdfunding? I bet enough of us subscribers love this car enough to donate money to see it finished, I know I would. You have over 300k subscribers, and bet a majority of them are here because of this car. Maybe collaborate with another youtuber to see it finished?
Now there's an idea, and any spare cash into the next build or, sack it off if your hearts not in it and crowd fund the next one so it's not out of your pocket. A pound or a dollar each sorted
I'm behind this 100% Sell the Fatsun or not. You know best if it's too rough. I just gutted and scrapped the first tr uck I built for poor build quality.(done by me 15 years ago). But the next one might be the best one yet. You never know.
Find a 1971 eldorado, get the 472 out of it with the transmission mated to it. Build that 472 and put it in the bed of the truck. 1971 eldorado was front-wheel drive.
Well, since you asked. My first thought quite a while ago, was that you should completely break it down and build it back up because you're skillset and knowledge is far superior to what it was when this project started. But with a potential sale...I would sell it and start something new with a better platform.
Merry Christmas, honestly I don’t care what you build or work on I’ll keep watching, the fatsun looks rad and the idea was always super cool but honestly it doesn’t keep me here watching the videos, if it needs to be sold I really think everyone would understand. Ultimately it’s your call, at the very least you could try a fatsun v2 down the road and instead of taking the route you did you could go with a body swap onto a more well suited chassis that already has the things you’d want. Either way, I’ve always loved the content
Brother, found you 4 years back. Love the content, let the boat anchor go. My GF loves the channel too, probably cuz the kids are so involved. BTW, I’m almost 50 so I’m probably not your target audience. Merry Christmas
For all the problems with the fatsun it needs to go. Sell it, part it or scrap it but move on. Don’t even bother with it get some other coffee. I like the no give up attitude but sometimes you just have to say no.
Keep it simple. Enjoy the holidays, and spend time with the family. My advice? Sell the Fatsun. It seems like both you and the audience is tired if it. And if you are not in it, the videos will show that as well. Do something thats fun and not overly complex. Ive been here since the MR2 videos, and the Fatsun, once you made the lifted cab I felt it was a step in the wrong direction, Its way to complex and way to much work. Again, keep things simple, like you did in the beginning :) Plus, as you said, you have learned a lot of new skills along the way, take that into some new stuff, and get rid of the old.
Part it out. That way you’ll know nothing you have done could cause people harm down the road. Continue with your dream. If someone’s subscription is contingent on keeping it, you don’t need that 1 view every once in a while anyways. It’s not like they would continue if you finished it anyways. Family is way more important than keeping a dying project. It’s a learning a maturing lesson. Sometime you cut your losses.
If you could collab with other you tubers to finish it , that would be great. But in reality, sell it. Down the road , ya might be able to build something even cooler.
Yooo!! Kaleb, I know some of the struggles with UA-cam bro, you've been doing it way longer but man is it a tough gig!! I say do what is best for your family. If the Fatsun is a drain then sell it and build something so cool that the viewers will forget the Fatsun, may I add another thought here.... Is there a 3rd option where you go to another build and don't sell the Fatsun bu5 set it on ice for a far future build when you have the means to build a different frame and body swap it onto that so that it has better bones so to speak.. just a thought!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 bro!
Custom work, requires time, effort and consistency. Very little profit unless it is high end, top tier work. Profit requires, smart decisions, goals and timelines. Keep it simple. If you want profit sell the FatSun and any other vehicle that's not contributing to profit. If you want custom/ long term, bite the bullet and get stuck in but the quality has got to match that.
Love you channel, you learned a ton from fatsun, count you wins/ Losses, and sell that thing. Start another fun project with your new learn skills. I’d love to see the Mgb Gt some more
Scrap the Fatsun, like you said, it won’t live up to expectations. To be honest, it was ill conceived…cool idea but executed poorly due to lack of experience. Looking forward to your next project.
As much as you have learned since starting this project, i say scrap it and start fresh. With a more solid base you could do so much more!!! Regardless i think it's safe to say the majority of your subs will stick around no matter what the project is!!
So it sounds like it needs a lot of work, which would require a lot of time and money. I agree with others who are saying they a crowd funding option. You sell us a “sticker” or something arbitrary we know we won’t receive for a dollar or two. Even if only 10k of us supported that sounds like it would be a big boost towards getting this project close to completion.
Let Chase or some one else have this project and move on. Caleb your coffee analogy was mind blowing. I didn't realize until now how much you have put into this channel to make it work. I have watched since your wife was pregnant and you made the Audi widebody. I went back and re watched all my favorite episodes. That is why I subscribed and that is why I will stay. Please just do you.
I think you've already done enough to analyse and conclude its time to let it go. By your own admission you could carry on without the knowledge it will even work out in the long run. The list to sort it is extensive and at this point you are chasing the dragon and already setting yourself up for longterm disappointment. Take the money, take the physical and mental space back and reinvest it all with a clear head into your new ventures. If you have it lurking in the background not only will you not have the liquid capital to use elsewhere which as you said is already an issue with the revenue made not covering costs. you will always be reminded of the ever-looming black cloud hanging over it, every time you look at it. Mentally that's not a good start to having a clean start. I don't think that additional cost or the time it will require is good for you or the business longterm and would be better for all involved spent elsewhere, but hey I'm just a guy with a comment. What you put in to get out would get better and more enjoyable results if done on new things and that will show naturally in your passion for doing it, also when it comes to content that will shine through. Anyone who is unsubscribing if you decide to sell, it goes is either young and doesn't understand businesses need to make money or they aren't the people i'd want in my community anyway. If you remove the emotion from it the cost benefit analysis would show one outcome and i think from how you were speaking and the language used yo know which that is.
Long time viewer. Sounds like you know the right decision. It's very easy for people with no stakes or risk to give you advice. Make the decision that is right for you and your family. It's that simple
Merry Christmas finish the fatsun just save it and when u have the money to finish it. I have a datsun as well i knw how much it takes to build it im 80% done with mine not nearly as crazy of a build as urs but I know how much money it takes . I've been saving to finish it.
Sell what u can. If the funding isn't there after and you have someone interested in buying the fatson and it's going to help you to your next project you are wanting to work with at that time. Then sell it. But it's your videos it's your personality we who watch your content want. So as long as it makes you happy and you complete the project? that's what your true fans want. As for builds to get into that's the stuff that makes you who you and your channel are. And as a viewer of your content as long as it makes you truly happy. I'm going to watch it.
Sell what you need to sell, Kaleb. Your family's well-being takes priority over everything else. Love your content. I always hit the like button and try to comment for the algo All the best
It’s an awesome project for sure, but I think it would take way too much to get it to the point it would need to be. I think it would be better worth to sell it and then start something new to draw a fresh crowd. I will be here regardless. Keep up the awesome work!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! I've always thought you bit off more than you could chew on the Fatsun from the start. Super cool idea, but just WAY too much. I think selling it and moving on to something more manageable is the smart move. A lot of people just don't think about how much money creators put into projects and how little they get in return. The Fatsun brought me to the channel, but I'll stick around without it. Good luck with your decision.
In my opinion I feel like you go above and beyond as a man in general. Being a husband and a Dad is full-time work in itself so by all means your an over achiever but you do that for others and return it shows your commitment. So what if you can't finish a project financially this channel has proved time and time again that your capable of doing so..if you want it finished you'll find a way to make that happen. Me personally I'd keep the fatsun but maybe do a body swap to a full size truck frame and cut away what's not needed and bring out your fab skills on another level..$1 donation from 300k subscribers should finish every project you have on hand. Give it some time to process..pray about it which I know you do something will turn out..as far as free labor call me sometime you have my number I'd be glad to involve myself in what you do..the experience I'd gain is worth more than money..anyways just know your awesome and so is your content and also know that I believe in you no matter how it turns out..your family at home believes in you and so does your UA-cam fam..you got this so stay positive! Merry Christmas!
To be quite honest man, you're one of the few that I regularly tune into and even when I have to hunt you out to find them I do it. Take care, good luck
I’m here for your enthusiasm and talent man. As much as I’d love to see this car complete, I want you to be successful and excited about what you’re working on even more. If the fatsun will kill the channel, there’s no question that selling it would be worth it.
I've been around for quite some time, about since the ferrari diffuser on the mr2 video. My favorite build so far has been the flared corolla, since I like simpler builds. First of all, you need to think of what's best for your family, and if that means sell the fatsun, so be it. They come first. I had a point to make here, but words are lacking. Merry christmas.
I have watched your channel off and on since the MR2. I would say work somewhere to build up your bank to take care of your family and have funds for your builds. I dont think taking on loans to do youtube content is worth it. Then you can build whatever you want, Once you have more revenue from youtube then you can lean on it more. You cant live in a house that hasnt been built yet. As someone who jumps off risk cliffs all the time myself ive had to learn this the hard way.. Working on projects that your excited about will be relayed in the videos I dont think you should work on anything your not excited about or have interest in. One youtuber i watch tried that and it ended up bombing and he said im not doing that again Im only working on things im interested in.
I was in highschool when you started the RWMGB and I wanted to buy your wheel shirt so so bad with no money and now that I have money you’re not selling merch anymore ain’t that something 😂😂
some people literally only showed up for the fatsun and have been waiting for the finish of it. its not really deep er than that but as long as your making progress on stuff and doing cool stuff people will always come and go
I think you answered your own question brother. Just sell it, focus on one vehicle at a time and give the viewers the payoff of seeing finished projects. That model will surely bring in way more subs and views. Sincerely hope you are able to follow your passion and have it work for you. All the best from New Zealand.
Honestly I've been subbed for years and this was the only channel I ever joined as a member. I'm not currently a member now, and I love the channel, but I need to see builds that are actually seen through. Even the Benz build I feel like was kinda bailed on. You have a lot of talent please have confidence in yourself and see these things through.
Bro do what's best for you it's you're channel and another thing is you have to do what is going to profit you aswel otherwise the channel will never grow I love your channel and have been subscribed since the audi build and I myself am a car guy and everytime you post something it motivats me to get up and do something most people won't understand how hard it is if you're a parent and don't have the vews or sponsorship to back the builds like all the big youtubers out there but bro believe in yourself and just take the jump merry Christmas to you and your family 🎉
You're right. Its free entertainment. Youve gotta watch out for you and your family. I enjoy watching you but if youre losing money and the coffee isnt good you should do what you gotta do.
I'm gonna say sell it, I have been watching since the MR2 and I think its better if you start fresh. I will be here for the content tho no matter what decision you make.
Do you, don't listen to the trolls, I watch you and what you do and what a patient father you are, seriously you have mad patients my man, you make me want to be more patient with my son. PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS BE YOU
Would you be willing to let someone else work on it to fix the mechanical issues and save the body work for you? Either sell it with the intention of buying it back, or let someone else move it to their shop? Maybe something like what Tavarish did for Elsea’s World with the million mile lexus. I think it definitely makes sense to have you move onto other projects for the sake of the channel and yourself, but thinking about someone else buying it just to part it out breaks my heart. Merry Christmas Caleb, we love seeing you back making videos.
The Fatsun is cool but I think it is time to send it down the road. You mentioned autocross, would be cool to see you start an autocross build and make some autocross content of your races! You've got some body work chops, look for a rusty 914. You don't see a lot of those on UA-cam. Would be cool to see a Chevy 350 or EJ20 swap.
Bud your problem has been the same the whole tine, with every project, you rush everything, and the quality takes a dump. Nobody expects you to be a sell out and buy only hype cars. Even the Datsun you tried to build a hype car over night but nothing works, if you had made a video for 1 job at a time people would watch, and they'd watch in anticipation, instead you rushed it, promised more than you can deliver, and I bet the Datsun fans were really hoping you were gonna turn it around, and when u threaten to not, what do you expect? You made the project loose money, not the fans, you could have taken your time, and people would have watched "home built by jeff" takes 4+ years to build each car, and project binky is still unfinished...
As much as I like and want to see it to fruition, I fully understand were you are coming from , if you aint with it no more , then I mean I have to agree tbh , a pit is a pit with many different looks , I will be here watching regardless fam and look forward to future endeavors.. peace and love brotha, keep it rad, stay safe, and build on..l8r famz and keep having fun all
Finish up the loose ends on the fat sun and sell it. It’s clear you’ve realized it needs more than what you can or want to do, and that’s a sign. People come and go, subscribers don’t matter the real ones will stay.
I love the content that involves making something look "extra" without breaking the bank. The Mercedes looks great -- the Power Wheels remodels are rock solid -- MR2 was so fun to watch. But if one build is going to take years and drain your time and money, go to the other amazing builds. The FATSUN has been fun to watch, but so are ALL of your builds!!! Keep it up! We love you! Merry Christmas!!!!!
As soon as you mentioned "fatsun" I stopped watching to comment this "sell it". Don't listen to those who keep telling you to finish it, long term ongoing projects are the death of many channels unless you're building it to the level of "binky" where the people viewing are drawn more so to the workmanship rather than the car in of itself.
Straight realistic advice. There's no other channel I want to see blow up more than this one
I'm happy to see that you're still making content, if this truck was or is a dream car of yours ❓ then pursue it load up the parts Cannon and fire !
If it's just some project you took on ❓ sell it and get back what you can .
And move on to something your passionate about !
I love this channel because of the grassroots passion behind each project. If this project isn’t in your means financially or emotionally anymore, it’s not worth chasing the content machine. Sell and start anew, excited for what the new year has in store!
I found your channel when you started the Fatsun build. I personally owned a widebody 620, so it instantly caught my attention. It's been years since I started watching your channel. It started with interest in the 620, but you retained me with everything else. I know a lot of people want to see the 620 finished, but I agree that the juice is no longer worth the squeeze. Get rid of the 620 and start on something else. Maybe find somebody who is also a content creator to purchase it so those who want to see it can see it finished. Good luck man. Hope your channel revival works. I'm here for it.
Im 47 years old and i have made some poor project vehicle purchase decisions in the past also. I can say this the extra added stress from a build that is a toss up in profit from the end isn't worth it. We only live once and time is a thief and flies by. Build what you want to build and what you know will be profitable in the end. If other subscribers are like i am then we're here for your creative design and not being afraid to think out of the box and try new things all while not knowing if it will be a flop or a win. My kids are in their teens and i just watched you paint a power wheel so i will watch you do whatever it is because its entertaining. I can tell that your oldest is getting interested in the things that you're doing and i think thats awesome. If i had one do over it would be that i had my boy in the shop more when he was younger and let him do more things than me doing them for him. Hope everyone has a merry Christmas.
The MR2 got me watching your channel and the MGB is my favorite project from your channel, your work ethic and method dealing with kids and family while working on your cars is what made me stay. As I have 2 boys that I think are the same exact age as yours :)
I would say sell the Fatsun and work on something that you love. To be selfish, I do want to see your MGB complete and Porsche get fully restored. Good luck with everything and I can’t wait for your next video and project. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Dad of 2 boys from Vancouver, Canada :)
Caleb, if it’s a boat anchor around your neck, sell it bro, it’s a great concept and learning project but your overall content is what’s important! Also, It’s not an airport you don’t need to declare your departure! Jog on leavers!
I appreciate your free coffee and commitment
Merry Christmas to you and yours, look forward to a Built new year…my money is on a new Porsche build??
I've seen you grow so much over the years. I've seen your skills grow along with your kids and making these smarter decisions for the channel make the most sense. It's hard to want to sell the Fatsun, but i totally get it and you won't be losing ME as a subscriber if you sell it to fund bigger and better projects! Keep doing what's best for you and your family and I'll be here to watch whatever you put out! Thank you and merry Christmas!
I started watching the channel while you were working on the MR2, I will continue to watch no matter what you work on, do you man, I’ll be there.
I'm a father of two myself and have always loved the way you manage to do all these builds while taking time with the family. I love the balance and joy i feel in the videos.
I would think of it like this:
You can get rid of the Fatsun, maybe loose a few subscribers that probably were not worth having in the first place, but get the energy and content flowing from getting new cool stuff going.
..But..
Let's say you keep it and those subscribers, work yourself to the bone on it and start loosing that energy, optimism and "get it done" mentality, that most of us have stayed for. Then the whole reason that you started the channel would dissapear.. that being YOUR love for doing it.
Of course it would be awesome if you could get a collab with another channel and get some cross subscribers, but that's something you hope for.. not plan for.
Personally I would sell it, get the channel going again with the content that started the growth.
You can always do the 2.0 version one day if and when everything lines up for it.
I will stay regardless.
Much love from Gothenburg, Sweden
💯true that, mad patients
Im here for the free coffee!!!!! I legit just watched you paint a toy car, widebody a toy car. im here for the vibes.
You gotta do what's best for you and your family. Love watching your videos and watching you learn and try new things. Was drawn to ur channel because of the fatsun and stayed because I enjoy watching u learn. Keep up the good work would like to see more wide body/ fiberglass work. Ill be here no matter what.
My personal opinion is to go ahead and scrap it and move on you've got other projects that can go farther. We all have or 1.0 experiment to test the waters, but then we move on. Mine was an 85 t-top Monte Carlo. It was the biggest piece of crap, and I held onto it for as long as I cold because I loved it and put so much into it. But ultimately it became a burden and I was happier and ready for the next project when it was gone.
Fatsun Revival 🔥
Sell it and save the money and hustle. Thos who say they Will unsubscribe if you do Will leave when it is finnished anyways = less subs and money. A good customer is one that comes back because they like you and what you do and is willing to ”pay” for it, not one that is there because you ”pay” them to be there.
Not partial to one build, enjoy(ed) all of them. Sell the ones you need to sell, but keep YOUR favorite. If it is the Fatsun, consider chassis swapping it on top of a corvette or other cost effective platform you can find/trade for. Like the crown vic truck swaps we have seen on UA-cam to save money , time, and that have upgraded mechanicals.
I agree selling the car is the best option right now, since you're not making a lot from UA-cam getting a loan to finish a car that might not live to the expectations is not worth it, you're a family man, you have priorities.
I'll watch whatever you put out, I would love to see you start a new Datsun with all the new skills you've improved on. And if you ever want to work on my 2010 Volvo c30 t5...lol
I think you should continue to focus on other projects but keep the Fatsun and finish it when you're ready. It's a long term project that has come a long way and would be tough to recreate down the road if you sell it and decide you want to do it later. My 2 cents having a Ghia project for over a decade while doing other project vehicles.
I love the concept behind the fatsun but if it's not working the sell it and move on to what you believe would grow the channel and when the channel get's to where you want it to be you can always revisit another build of that nature
love the fact ur open about the channel and where you want it to go
I think to get anywhere with that project you’d need to Bodyswapped it onto a different chassis and start fresh, much simpler drivetrain etc. s10 or something with an off the shelf air kit. Or if you’re not motivated by it anymore, sell it.
The motivation is the key part here, without it for a particular project youl get nowhere.
Quite frankly no apologies need. You have to do what works for you. Great channel and super inspirational.
I enjoy the channel but I agree that sometimes you got to back up and look at things over all. I would like to see the Fatsun done so I want to offer some suggestions. If you move forward think about maybe trying to get a Trailblazer frame. You could shorten/lengthen If needed. Sometimes a person has an ideal and goes so far out the box that the paint themselves in a corner and lose interest in it, kinda feel that’s where you are at with the truck. But if it’s time to move on then I completely understand, been there before myself.
What I would like to see more than anything else is version 2.0 of the MGB. Get the Frame straightened out on the front and just do a long term dream car build. Don’t rush and make a series out of it. There is a lot of potential there. You picked out an awesome color for it, the body kit looks good. At least getting it straight would give you a better option to get the front bumper squared. We are good with a 2 or 3 year build, take your time, watch your money, and enjoy building with your kids.
One more suggestion before I leave, take you a spot in your shop and build you a mancave area to enjoy with your friends and family. Design you a bar that you can use half a truck bed. Build you a couch out of an old car rear end. Stuff you can do cheaply, have something unique and have fun with your family.
sell it and have a fresh start at this thing! i love watching channels like this and casey customs
Casey has a mouth on him though MY God! He wants to quit swearing and I wish him well. Super talented
The most important is your family. You have to make sure that, there is money for the family and your wife an kids are happy.
Then you should sell some of your projects and go "all in" on that one project.
I think it's much more fun, to see you build a good solid and beautiful car, then a "half way done" fatsun thats not great and not gonna be that great when it's done.
Keep going Caleb!! Love this channel! ❤
I would sell the Fatsun, the design of the project for me is unique, but the execution of how the cabin was raised instead of focusing on the simple and direct lost all functionality of the car like the problems you had when driving!
I think that before focusing on UA-cam maybe it's better to focus on your family and maybe after you feel more comfortable with the bills maybe it's time to go back, but thinking that there will be a turnaround for just one project is very difficult, especially today with several different projects on the internet, people here not only enjoy the project but they have to feel that you are also having fun!
Agreed. The raised cabin was a major mistake.
This is the first notification for your channel I've got for a very long time! Glad to see them again. Merry Christmas 🎄
Have you considered crowdfunding? I bet enough of us subscribers love this car enough to donate money to see it finished, I know I would. You have over 300k subscribers, and bet a majority of them are here because of this car. Maybe collaborate with another youtuber to see it finished?
Now there's an idea, and any spare cash into the next build or, sack it off if your hearts not in it and crowd fund the next one so it's not out of your pocket. A pound or a dollar each sorted
I'm behind this 100% Sell the Fatsun or not. You know best if it's too rough. I just gutted and scrapped the first tr uck I built for poor build quality.(done by me 15 years ago). But the next one might be the best one yet. You never know.
Find a 1971 eldorado, get the 472 out of it with the transmission mated to it. Build that 472 and put it in the bed of the truck. 1971 eldorado was front-wheel drive.
Well, since you asked. My first thought quite a while ago, was that you should completely break it down and build it back up because you're skillset and knowledge is far superior to what it was when this project started. But with a potential sale...I would sell it and start something new with a better platform.
Merry Christmas, honestly I don’t care what you build or work on I’ll keep watching, the fatsun looks rad and the idea was always super cool but honestly it doesn’t keep me here watching the videos, if it needs to be sold I really think everyone would understand. Ultimately it’s your call, at the very least you could try a fatsun v2 down the road and instead of taking the route you did you could go with a body swap onto a more well suited chassis that already has the things you’d want. Either way, I’ve always loved the content
Brother, found you 4 years back. Love the content, let the boat anchor go. My GF loves the channel too, probably cuz the kids are so involved. BTW, I’m almost 50 so I’m probably not your target audience. Merry Christmas
Let's put wings on it and "see if it can fly"
For all the problems with the fatsun it needs to go. Sell it, part it or scrap it but move on. Don’t even bother with it get some other coffee. I like the no give up attitude but sometimes you just have to say no.
Keep it simple. Enjoy the holidays, and spend time with the family. My advice? Sell the Fatsun. It seems like both you and the audience is tired if it. And if you are not in it, the videos will show that as well. Do something thats fun and not overly complex. Ive been here since the MR2 videos, and the Fatsun, once you made the lifted cab I felt it was a step in the wrong direction, Its way to complex and way to much work. Again, keep things simple, like you did in the beginning :) Plus, as you said, you have learned a lot of new skills along the way, take that into some new stuff, and get rid of the old.
Part it out. That way you’ll know nothing you have done could cause people harm down the road.
Continue with your dream. If someone’s subscription is contingent on keeping it, you don’t need that 1 view every once in a while anyways. It’s not like they would continue if you finished it anyways.
Family is way more important than keeping a dying project.
It’s a learning a maturing lesson. Sometime you cut your losses.
I’ll stick around whatever you do. I’m not particularly attached to the Fatsun
If you could collab with other you tubers to finish it , that would be great. But in reality, sell it. Down the road , ya might be able to build something even cooler.
Yooo!! Kaleb, I know some of the struggles with UA-cam bro, you've been doing it way longer but man is it a tough gig!! I say do what is best for your family. If the Fatsun is a drain then sell it and build something so cool that the viewers will forget the Fatsun, may I add another thought here.... Is there a 3rd option where you go to another build and don't sell the Fatsun bu5 set it on ice for a far future build when you have the means to build a different frame and body swap it onto that so that it has better bones so to speak.. just a thought!! Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 bro!
Custom work, requires time, effort and consistency. Very little profit unless it is high end, top tier work.
Profit requires, smart decisions, goals and timelines.
Keep it simple. If you want profit sell the FatSun and any other vehicle that's not contributing to profit.
If you want custom/ long term, bite the bullet and get stuck in but the quality has got to match that.
If you don't see it ever reaching the level you would like it to be... sell it and move on to a project that makes you happier
Love you channel, you learned a ton from fatsun, count you wins/ Losses, and sell that thing. Start another fun project with your new learn skills. I’d love to see the Mgb Gt some more
I think it’s a good time to move on from it. Or continue to keep it in the sidelines until you have the funds to make it the way you intended
Keep the good stuffs, and sell what you don't need!
A new and fresh project is better than an endless one.
Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹
Scrap the Fatsun, like you said, it won’t live up to expectations. To be honest, it was ill conceived…cool idea but executed poorly due to lack of experience. Looking forward to your next project.
As much as you have learned since starting this project, i say scrap it and start fresh. With a more solid base you could do so much more!!! Regardless i think it's safe to say the majority of your subs will stick around no matter what the project is!!
So it sounds like it needs a lot of work, which would require a lot of time and money. I agree with others who are saying they a crowd funding option. You sell us a “sticker” or something arbitrary we know we won’t receive for a dollar or two. Even if only 10k of us supported that sounds like it would be a big boost towards getting this project close to completion.
Just sell it dont lose time on it invest it on other projects 🔥 start with other small projects that will help the chanel come back to life
Let Chase or some one else have this project and move on. Caleb your coffee analogy was mind blowing. I didn't realize until now how much you have put into this channel to make it work. I have watched since your wife was pregnant and you made the Audi widebody. I went back and re watched all my favorite episodes. That is why I subscribed and that is why I will stay. Please just do you.
Keep moving forward ⏩ sell it and start over with something that will move your channel forward
I think you've already done enough to analyse and conclude its time to let it go. By your own admission you could carry on without the knowledge it will even work out in the long run. The list to sort it is extensive and at this point you are chasing the dragon and already setting yourself up for longterm disappointment. Take the money, take the physical and mental space back and reinvest it all with a clear head into your new ventures. If you have it lurking in the background not only will you not have the liquid capital to use elsewhere which as you said is already an issue with the revenue made not covering costs. you will always be reminded of the ever-looming black cloud hanging over it, every time you look at it. Mentally that's not a good start to having a clean start. I don't think that additional cost or the time it will require is good for you or the business longterm and would be better for all involved spent elsewhere, but hey I'm just a guy with a comment. What you put in to get out would get better and more enjoyable results if done on new things and that will show naturally in your passion for doing it, also when it comes to content that will shine through. Anyone who is unsubscribing if you decide to sell, it goes is either young and doesn't understand businesses need to make money or they aren't the people i'd want in my community anyway. If you remove the emotion from it the cost benefit analysis would show one outcome and i think from how you were speaking and the language used yo know which that is.
Long time viewer. Sounds like you know the right decision. It's very easy for people with no stakes or risk to give you advice. Make the decision that is right for you and your family. It's that simple
Merry christmas man love what ypu do
Merry Christmas finish the fatsun just save it and when u have the money to finish it. I have a datsun as well i knw how much it takes to build it im 80% done with mine not nearly as crazy of a build as urs but I know how much money it takes . I've been saving to finish it.
Bro, sell the Fatsun & start a new project.
Love your content, & I'm happy to see you posting again.
i think this would be the perfect truck for jared at questional garage to take over and finish
I wish you could colab with B is for Build on this truck!!!!
Sell what u can. If the funding isn't there after and you have someone interested in buying the fatson and it's going to help you to your next project you are wanting to work with at that time. Then sell it. But it's your videos it's your personality we who watch your content want. So as long as it makes you happy and you complete the project? that's what your true fans want. As for builds to get into that's the stuff that makes you who you and your channel are. And as a viewer of your content as long as it makes you truly happy. I'm going to watch it.
Would love to see you succeed! Sell the fatsun and move on, is my sugestion. Merry christmas!
Thanks for the update.
I will be ok if you sell the Fatsun.
Sell what you need to sell, Kaleb. Your family's well-being takes priority over everything else.
Love your content. I always hit the like button and try to comment for the algo
All the best
It’s an awesome project for sure, but I think it would take way too much to get it to the point it would need to be. I think it would be better worth to sell it and then start something new to draw a fresh crowd. I will be here regardless. Keep up the awesome work!
Im from the bahamas and was waiting for a while welcome back love all your videos
Sell it brother and move on to something else! build what you want and what makes you happy!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
I've always thought you bit off more than you could chew on the Fatsun from the start. Super cool idea, but just WAY too much. I think selling it and moving on to something more manageable is the smart move. A lot of people just don't think about how much money creators put into projects and how little they get in return. The Fatsun brought me to the channel, but I'll stick around without it. Good luck with your decision.
In my opinion I feel like you go above and beyond as a man in general. Being a husband and a Dad is full-time work in itself so by all means your an over achiever but you do that for others and return it shows your commitment. So what if you can't finish a project financially this channel has proved time and time again that your capable of doing so..if you want it finished you'll find a way to make that happen. Me personally I'd keep the fatsun but maybe do a body swap to a full size truck frame and cut away what's not needed and bring out your fab skills on another level..$1 donation from 300k subscribers should finish every project you have on hand. Give it some time to process..pray about it which I know you do something will turn out..as far as free labor call me sometime you have my number I'd be glad to involve myself in what you do..the experience I'd gain is worth more than money..anyways just know your awesome and so is your content and also know that I believe in you no matter how it turns out..your family at home believes in you and so does your UA-cam fam..you got this so stay positive! Merry Christmas!
To be quite honest man, you're one of the few that I regularly tune into and even when I have to hunt you out to find them I do it. Take care, good luck
I’m here for your enthusiasm and talent man. As much as I’d love to see this car complete, I want you to be successful and excited about what you’re working on even more. If the fatsun will kill the channel, there’s no question that selling it would be worth it.
Cut your losses and start fresh. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I've been around for quite some time, about since the ferrari diffuser on the mr2 video. My favorite build so far has been the flared corolla, since I like simpler builds. First of all, you need to think of what's best for your family, and if that means sell the fatsun, so be it. They come first. I had a point to make here, but words are lacking. Merry christmas.
Keep up the good work bro!
I have watched your channel off and on since the MR2. I would say work somewhere to build up your bank to take care of your family and have funds for your builds. I dont think taking on loans to do youtube content is worth it. Then you can build whatever you want, Once you have more revenue from youtube then you can lean on it more. You cant live in a house that hasnt been built yet. As someone who jumps off risk cliffs all the time myself ive had to learn this the hard way.. Working on projects that your excited about will be relayed in the videos I dont think you should work on anything your not excited about or have interest in. One youtuber i watch tried that and it ended up bombing and he said im not doing that again Im only working on things im interested in.
I was in highschool when you started the RWMGB and I wanted to buy your wheel shirt so so bad with no money and now that I have money you’re not selling merch anymore ain’t that something 😂😂
Love the Fatsun
some people literally only showed up for the fatsun and have been waiting for the finish of it. its not really deep er than that but as long as your making progress on stuff and doing cool stuff people will always come and go
I think you answered your own question brother. Just sell it, focus on one vehicle at a time and give the viewers the payoff of seeing finished projects. That model will surely bring in way more subs and views. Sincerely hope you are able to follow your passion and have it work for you. All the best from New Zealand.
Can't wait to see the Fatsun come together! It's the reason why I followed your channel in the first place
Plz don't sell it ❤
Honestly I've been subbed for years and this was the only channel I ever joined as a member. I'm not currently a member now, and I love the channel, but I need to see builds that are actually seen through. Even the Benz build I feel like was kinda bailed on.
You have a lot of talent please have confidence in yourself and see these things through.
Merry Christmas!!!
Bro do what's best for you it's you're channel and another thing is you have to do what is going to profit you aswel otherwise the channel will never grow I love your channel and have been subscribed since the audi build and I myself am a car guy and everytime you post something it motivats me to get up and do something most people won't understand how hard it is if you're a parent and don't have the vews or sponsorship to back the builds like all the big youtubers out there but bro believe in yourself and just take the jump merry Christmas to you and your family 🎉
What ever happened to using chucki beats music?? 😅 Merry Christmas 🎁🎄😊
Well I got this video but not the last one.
Merry Christmas to you and the family.
Sell it, I will be back for the free entertainment. 2x👍
You're right. Its free entertainment. Youve gotta watch out for you and your family. I enjoy watching you but if youre losing money and the coffee isnt good you should do what you gotta do.
I'm gonna say sell it, I have been watching since the MR2 and I think its better if you start fresh. I will be here for the content tho no matter what decision you make.
also id take a free coffee anyday lmao. ur vids are still entertaning and keep doing what ur doin
Do you, don't listen to the trolls, I watch you and what you do and what a patient father you are, seriously you have mad patients my man, you make me want to be more patient with my son. PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATERS BE YOU
But whatever you decide, I'm staying subscribed and watching when I can
You have to do what's best for you and your family that comes 1st. . I watch your content regardless Build on 👍
Keep going man you can do it!!!!! 😮
One for the algorithm! you should do a patreon.
Well said!!! Greetings from Stockholm Sweden
Would you be willing to let someone else work on it to fix the mechanical issues and save the body work for you? Either sell it with the intention of buying it back, or let someone else move it to their shop? Maybe something like what Tavarish did for Elsea’s World with the million mile lexus. I think it definitely makes sense to have you move onto other projects for the sake of the channel and yourself, but thinking about someone else buying it just to part it out breaks my heart. Merry Christmas Caleb, we love seeing you back making videos.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
The Fatsun is cool but I think it is time to send it down the road. You mentioned autocross, would be cool to see you start an autocross build and make some autocross content of your races! You've got some body work chops, look for a rusty 914. You don't see a lot of those on UA-cam. Would be cool to see a Chevy 350 or EJ20 swap.
Bud your problem has been the same the whole tine, with every project, you rush everything, and the quality takes a dump. Nobody expects you to be a sell out and buy only hype cars. Even the Datsun you tried to build a hype car over night but nothing works, if you had made a video for 1 job at a time people would watch, and they'd watch in anticipation, instead you rushed it, promised more than you can deliver, and I bet the Datsun fans were really hoping you were gonna turn it around, and when u threaten to not, what do you expect? You made the project loose money, not the fans, you could have taken your time, and people would have watched "home built by jeff" takes 4+ years to build each car, and project binky is still unfinished...
As much as I like and want to see it to fruition, I fully understand were you are coming from , if you aint with it no more , then I mean I have to agree tbh , a pit is a pit with many different looks , I will be here watching regardless fam and look forward to future endeavors.. peace and love brotha, keep it rad, stay safe, and build on..l8r famz and keep having fun all
Merry Christmas