Hey Bill always remember that for every person that says you are holding your son back, there is 10 wishing we had a dad like you to hold us up. You are an incredible person who has done so much for his family. Much respect from Canada.
Hey “OLD MAN “ love the videos keep it up watch them all you and cleetus are my go to ! Anyway billy will see one day why you do what you do and then pass to his kids and none of us are perfect but YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON AND DAD when you said hey put phones down and listen to the old guys i was like hell ya if only they would my youngest is 23 he’s figuring it out now !! Anyway dont let the haters get you down! You are a good person and dad hope to meet yall one day god bless and stay safe and healthy!
Please don’t beat yourself up over this. Billy has to learn and from watch him for the last year or so I see a lot of myself in my younger days. The only way he’s going to learn, because he doesn’t really listen to you all the time, is to fall on his face and get embarrassed in front of the world. At some point he will realize that there is a wealth of knowledge in his father, much like you learned that about your father. You are an inspiration to many people and a lot of young fathers I am sure. Keep doing what you’ve been doing and continue to put family, God, and country in front of everyone using your video platform. God Bless You Sir. (ps., That’s coming from a 64 yo Texan!)
It’s hard to listen to dad when we have these other guys out here making us feel like we can do it on our own I get it but I had to learn the same lesson he did my dad is rite by my side now
Yes they do turbo John it’s a shame that he is turning his back on his dad but I can bet there will be a day many times over he will regret it may not be now but he will tell him he wish he listened to him but at that age when u think u love someone and someone is telling you different u don’t want to hear it I have been there
It’s hard not to take the comments to heart but your doing a great job raising those boys! Some people seem to forget that without you none of this would possible. And that’s the honest truth!
Love your channel and live streams Turbo John! Rest the world (looking at the other commenters) Really should stop trying to make it into a soap opera.
From the Chatt area myself. I struggle with addiction too. I am 5 yrs sober and every day I have to remind myself where it will take me if i relapse. Stay strong and keep God and family close. Hobbies help more than you will ever know
This is the time to focus on Tommy and Allison. btw, the kid blew it up, the kid should be 100% responsible for fixing it, not you and Kenny. You are spot on with respect to why we watch(ed) all your videos. Also fools gold, speaks volumes... PS: Thanks for the WWII memorial visit. "The Greatest Generation" was earned in sweat and blood. They gave us our freedom, and we are letting them down with each day the resident is still there.
I am in the believe the resident is just really mocking the Democrats, what the radicals really want to do. 26 moderate dems are not seaking re-election. it's just a matter of time before the residence is removed. after all, his official videos are from a studio, a stage looking like the oval. office. Jo3y not even in the White House? Is somebody's paying attention?
My dad wasn’t my friend. He was my father. And I love him even more for it. RIP pops. Thank you for loving me so much you didn’t care if it made you unpopular. I get it now.
One of the hardest things is figuring out when to be a teammate of your adult son rather than a father. You’re doing a great job Bill. Life on this side of heaven is a journey, enjoy the ride.
We who grew up the “old way” completely understand where you’re coming from when you say “sometimes you have to let them learn the hard way”. We heard this sentiment as kids and didn’t really understand it then. But once you have kids as hardheaded as you (me) you definitely understand it now!! But it will get better and we always learn because it’s not given to us because we learn the hard way. And we kinda appreciate it. Thanks for these videos brother we appreciate them, just like learning the hard way.
My folks were complete idiots and didn't understand.. until my son was born.. gawd did I all of the sudden owe them huge apologies and continual, on going debt of gratitude. That's usually the point most boys become a man and see their fathers through the eyes of a father. Things have a way of coming full circle
Think you're being a bit hard on yourself Bill. You've got to want to learn before you can be taught. You give your boys every opportunity to learn. You have a lot of love in your family and I think lots of families wish there families were as loving as your family. You can't teach love, it's instilled over a lifetime by the love of parents. Cheers Mate. Mark. Australia.
Bill it’s obvious you’re hurt and having to put your emotions out there to billions of people I have nothing but respect for you! Keep on keepin on your a wonderful dad and husband and a awesome role model!!
Just so you know. I got into this channel not because of 1 person. I love this channel because it's family oriented & that's what I love about this channel. Billy will learn on his own it's always Family First Imeeting sure he knows that. But I'm sure we can all agree it's the whole family that we have come to like and love. Not just Billy or them fancy cookies or handyman Kenny powers or all the work your family does to make us great content.
Bill, you’re correct and so is your son. Being mutually correct is the toughest thing a father and son can be. On the other hand you’re the tuner of the engine for your program a very important part of the program you’re ability to take your son description of the car and turn it in to carb adjustments is amazing. Same fore his ability to tune the suspension. I love the team and how far you’ve come and stayed. Battles are for the track my friend. When you and Your sons disagree have a meeting and has is out without anger brother. I promise you you’ll be way better off. You can get upset but, just walk off and talk when you or your sons aren’t angry. Love you old man!
I'm absolutely sure Billy gets his personality traits from his Dad. Billy is a adult but young adult with lots to learn. Not just about racing and carburetors. Family dynamics is a struggle we all battle with.
Bill, I personally feel that you embarrassed your son and his ability because of your own ego. You should be proud that your son felt confident enough to try and tackle the carb tuning on his own. That I’m itself should have shown you that he felt you taught him enough to try, instead you let him fail and then blast him in a public platform. Again, this is how I feel. Right wrong or indifferent… I will continue to watch all of the SRC channels, because I enjoy the family comradely.
Trust me Bill I went through very similar thing with my father when he was no longer able to help me healthwise at the track I literally had to go fuel injected myself because I knew nothing about tuning a carb and couldn't believe I never took the time to watch him and learn from him tuning it that's why I like your channel so much it reminds me of how I started with my dad I got a lot of respect for you older tuners I know it's not easy because I burnt up both engines in one month before I had to go fuel injected because I couldn't afford to keep burning up engines learning on my own I really wish I took the time to learn from my dad and he still has that time to learn if he wants but it's also not a bad idea to think about switching to fuel injected it would make it a lot easier on both of your lives I promise and he's always going to have a need for you to be there whether he admits it or not trust me I would give anything to have my dad backing me up making sure I'm in the groove again
I had the same issues with my dad. It took awhile for me to realize he wasn’t so dumb. Hit me like a brick, lol. I stumbled, fell down, but I got back up, that is the one thing that my dad taught me. I think the reason that I never quit was just to prove him wrong. Today, sits and laughs cause he knew I would never let him tell me “ I told you so” keep the faith, love the videos.
My son is a Marine stationed in Hawaii. Last January, I made a surprise visit to him after not seeing him for more than 2 years. We spent a day at Pearl Harbor and that experience was hard to put into words. It was amazing, humbling and I was simply honored to be there! Shout out from Cincinnati...
Hey Bill , When you was young how did we do or learn our lessons THE HARD WAY. We didn't listen to anyone because we knew better when the fact was we didn't know squat. So don't beat your self up its the learning process that he will remember. If someone hands him all the answers he wont learn . From one father to another. Look how far he has come You & Vicky have done a great job raising those kids.You both are very Blessed.
Billy is going to have to learn, obviously the hard way, that sometimes decisions have consequences, sometimes ones you cannot get away from. I hope & pray Billy learns, realizes what fire he's playing with, understands where his true loyalty should be, and comes out ok. But I see a rough road if he doesn't open his eyes and see what his future may hold. Good luck Bill, praying for all of you.
I’m with u and he is putting the one that loves him the most through hell but my mom use to tell me a hard head will make for a soft ass and I found it out so many times
Come on Bill your a great father who’s done a great job of sharing your love for racing with your boys don’t let these things get you down when you have a Super competitive boy like Billy he’ll test you every chance he gets you’ve done nothing wrong my friend just keep being the awesome dad you are
Bill, Thank You for sharing the WW-II museum experience. Ive always wanted to visit that facility and unfortunately every time I was in that area I was working and finding semi truck parking wasn't a option at that time. Its truly amazing to realize what sacrifices that our men and women and whole families made to win the war on not 1, but 2 fronts. And after losing as many ships at the beginning of the war with Japan. Its as if we entered a fight with one hand tied behind our back and a pair of black eyes and some broken fingers on the hand we had. And we still managed to WIN the war in the Pacific with some pretty tuff men. Not saying the war in Europe was a cake walk, Our boys got there ass's handed to them on day 1 at the Omaha Beach landing and other places in the sand and surf that faithful day. And where doing God's work to stop the slaughter of the 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 people. Something that most say they had No Idea was taking place at such a "almost precision, mechanical way" I'm not sure we as a nation could do today what the "Greatest Generation" did then. The word "Sacrifice" doesn't even begin to explain it enough or do it justice.
Two things: 1) glad to see the dogs up and crushing it. We need a SRC DOG channel. Put Go Pros on the Dogs and let them rip. Scrappy Cam. 2) When you love something or someone as much as you do......you'll never win. Everyone will say you care too much; then they say you don't care at all.....then they say you are too hard on Billy then they say you are not hard enough on Billy. Then there are comments that just want to set fires. No support, no intellligence, no ideas. Just comments to set fires. Bill, you and Billy need to find the balance between the two of you. As long as you and Billy stay amicable, keep the respect for each other; your family will be good. You don't have to smile at him, he doesn't have to smile at you. Just keep the mutual respect for the talent you both share. This "engine tuning thing" is an equal split between the two of you. But I suspect you know all of this. Best of luck to you. We will be waiting for the next video. One more one last thing, Chevy and June pup need their own Channel: SRC Dogs. Trust me when I tell you this: Chevy and June are the future of the internet. We love them.
Bill, I've followed you a long time over on Instagram. Don't beat yourself up over this. We all have to learn those lessons and we usually learn them the hard way. I blew up multiple engines spraying nitrous and going lean because I was too hard headed to listen to my dad and uncles way back on the day. I refused several times to add enough fuel to keep it from detonation under full throttle on just a 250 shot. I finally listened and then I stopped breaking stuff. An engine would last a whole season. It was like night and day. That taught me a lot. Billy is sharp as a tack. He will learn quickly. You guys are not only a great family, you guys are a great team. One of the best with what you are working with. Look at what that Falcon has become in such a short period of time to going to the finals against Todd Spiers. That's impressive no matter how you look at it. Look at all the big races that truck has won in the past few years. Live and learn my friend. It's what we all do. God bless you all, stay safe and best wishes. Dennis Wagner p.s. If you find you need an engine I still have that all new Dart SHP Block, AFR headed 434 with all the best stuff, forged everything just sitting in storage. Race balanced and dyno tuned. O runs.. Dyno time only. Just gimme a yell if you need one.
I watched the Dyno video on SRC and I had a strong intuition of what was happening well I guess I was right. I have an 18 year old son so I recognize the signs. Count your blessings Bill because you and Billy are doing a lot better than my son and I. It's very hard to watch them fail but sometimes it's the only way they will learn. Keep the faith buddy. I have been very busy with work recently and have not watched a lot of UA-cam but yours just one channel I watch everyday. God bless!
Bill, thanks for taking the time to show us the WW2 museum. I didn't know that was there but added it to the list of places to take the kids on vacation some day. As far as Billy, I think you're doing the right thing. That's just my .02. I went through the same struggles as he is. Hard headed and not wanting to admit I didn't know less than my old man. My Dad used to say life is expensive when you don't want to listen. He was right. I love your content and the family aspect of your channel. Keep up the great work,
Bill I'd give up everything to have had a father like you. You just keep doing what you're doing. He's gotta learn some things on his own. Your an awesome father.
Bill, from the time i was sixteen until somewhere in my late twentys i thought my old man was dumber than a box of rocks. He couldnt even talj to me without me arguing with him. But that all slowly changed when i thought i was going to do everything my way and moved out of my parents house at 21. The reality of how hard it was to pay all of my own bills and fix things totally on my own set in. I almost lost my father to a massive heart attack that required open heart surgery and that was a huge wake up call for me. He is now 84 and has had a total of 5 bypasses, stints, balloons and a pacemaker. Only by the grace of God he is still here. Anyway, i quickly learned to listen to my old man more and absorb the wealth of information for all thing in life he had to give me.Your son will come around, he is just as stubborn as you are and its just part of gtowing up. God bless you and your family .
You can’t teach what doesn’t want to be learned. You are not to be blamed for Billy’s actions or ignorance of carb tuning. He is a “grown “ man that needs to be held accountable for his actions. I promise you he won’t forget that day!!!!
The hardest thing as a parent is to watch them make mistakes, when you can clearly see where they’re headed. Even harder must be, watching them as they’re trying to compete at the level they are. As a parent you owe them your opinion and advice. I get it completely. It’s got to be insanely difficult to balance the “what, where, then” of offering your……… advice, and knowledge. Cap that all off with doing it in the publics eyes.
It is! I'm 48 and my girlfriend has 3 kids and I get so frustrated when they don't listen to me or do something without asking my opinion. I've made a ton of mistakes and I'm trying to keep you from making the same mistakes but I guess sometimes you have to stand back and let them fail to learn. My 30 year old step son wants to learn how to work on cars and I try and guide him when he actually waits for me to be there. He learned when changing spark plugs on a 03 Accord V6 don't use the plastic radiator neck to lean on! LOL Now you need a new radiator HAHA!!!!
You're doing a great job Bill. You spent two decades learning how to be a parent to boys and now you've got to learn how to be a parent to men. It's not going to be easy and there are going to be tough days. Just keep leading the horses to water, they'll drink eventually.
Sometimes you got to learn the hard way mr bill you did the right thing let’s hope he takes that as a lesson Learned and start listening to oh dad I hope he will come to realize oh dad knows what is doing If he didn’t we wouldn’t be where we are today good luck guys I love your shows and hope one day to meet y’all
My oldest boy is into US History, we will definitely be making a trip to check that out! Awesome video of the museum, thank you! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers! Much love from Ky!
Bill, it's obvious that both of you have made mistakes. Learn from them and move on. I know its hard to do, especially in a situation where you are already walking on egg shells around your own kids. I understand Billy wanting to go out on his own, but he also has to remember what got him to where he is. Much respect.
Maybe he is starting to get the big head from fame! It will pass eventually! He is a good kid with a good heading his shoulders! At some point he will figure out whose real and whose riding coat tails. At that point he will remember how he got where he is!
Very strong message.. I look back now at way that things went between not my father and I, but the way it went between my son and I. And Bill you couldn't have said it any better.. Thank you for visiting the WWII museum and actually taking it all in and not only learning but also educating those who are really not familiar but also those who are struggling to find a way to better educate themselves and their families who may or may not be struggling to see things eye to eye with things.. It was hard for me, personally, growing up.. I don't really want to reflect on what who why where when or how.. Watching this video this morning kinda brought things to light that I didn't understand back then but I do now. This evening, after my dad get done with work I am going to call him.. I like you to know that I am going to share this video on my Facebook page and ask my dad and my son to watch it.. Thanks again for the amazing content and the eye opening education.. God bless y'all.. Let's go Brandon!!!!
Bill. I am 36 now and me and my farther were the same way you and Billy were when I was growing up to. He definitely let me learn things the hard way several times. The older I get the more I look to him for his experiences and his advice on things in life.
You all will get it figured out believe me it took some tough love on things from my parents as well for me to see the correct path. In the long run tho you end up appreciating it and knowing they were only trying to help. You have to know someone especially a parent isnt going to recommend something and try to help to make things more complicated yes it might be difficult at times but if you can take a deep breathe and work through it usually everyone ends up in better shape. Some people learn from watching others some from mistakes and some by doing themselves but long as you take that mistake and learn from it all is well. Happy new year loving the content.
lost my "old man" 10 years ago. we drag raced in the 60's as a kid, now I'm racing a nitro bike. I sure could use his help tuning, but as for the kids don't give up. raising kids is like herding cats, just when you think you got them rounded up is when they surprise you. ... good luck racing this year
Grew up in the garage building cars. Me and my dad built a wicked S10 all for him to get with a new woman who got him on meth and he sold everything and is now in jail. He’s still alive but I feel like he’s not. Bad meth messed him up bad causing him to get schizophrenia.
Thanks for the tour of the WW II museum. I was not aware of this until your video. Your channel is about more than racing, and I really appreciate all the work you put into family and friends. Happy New Year's to you and yours!!!
Great video Bill. Really enjoyed the part about WWII, took me back to my younger days going to spend weekends with my great uncle. He was an army vet and in the second wave of infantry to land at Omaha beach on D-Day. I will always feel like those men that stomped that ground will always be the greatest generation. Can’t begin to imagine the horror him and so many others saw that day. Luckily he made it thru. Lived to be 94 years old. One of the nicest men you’d ever meet. Hope y’all have a great 2022 with lots of winning.
Bill SRC channel is whats gotten me to where im at with my own truck . I would never be where im at today if it wasn't for what I've learned from you and Billy. I pray evey single day for the drama to stop because truthfully I would do anything to have you as a dad and at the same time I completely understand where Billy is comeing from also .
I have great respect for you and your family. I enjoy the content greatly and have picked up alot of knowledge along the way. I see the struggles I had with my dad and now my own son. Bottom line is we all want what's best for our kids and the struggle is making us as sons and father's understand that. God bless you folks from eastern ky.
I love ww2 history. My grandfather fought in the Aleutian islands 43to44 then Rhineland and Central Europe jan 45 till Sept 45. His regiment liberated Ohrdruf Death Camp in April of 45. After the war he came home and raised 8 kids and retired after 30yrs from the Bluegrass Army Depot where we store the Nation's Chemical Weapons. He earned 2 2Bronze Stars 2 Theatre Ribbons and his Riflemans Badge. We've still got a Luger 9mm and a SS dress dagger he brought home from the war. Most importantly we still have his M1Garand Rifle he carried from basic all the way thru the war. If I'm ever in New Orleans I'll have to go see that place...where Kristin's dad lives in Dayton we've been to Wright Patt AF Base a few times.
I can relate as a father and also as a boat captain with my crew members on how the message is delivered is just as important as what the message is. Great video again Bill, live and learn is what it's about.
Thanks for the update Bill. Glad y’all had a good time in the big easy! Sometimes it takes the hard times to ensure you have the easy ones. Our kids learn lessons the hard way as we did growing up. These days are different with a lot of outside Influence, as you stated. Keep your head up, things will turn around. Unfortunately it’s part of life and they damn sure aren’t the fun times! Excited to see a recap on N.O. And what was found after the dyno session at CIA
Keep your head up! Kids will be kids. I have 22, 19, and 15 year old. They usually dont like listening to me but will take the same advice from someone else. You did great raising them boys. You and your family are good people. Keep it up old man! Great video. Stay positive!
And this video is why I love your families content because it's not all rainbows and unicorns, but instead it's everything, good or bad, and it reminds me of my childhood with a diesel mechanic for a father and how easy things can be when you have your dad to make things look easy when really if I tried it wouldn't be. The mature ones on this channel will understand completely don't you worry. Happy new year!
I have been watching your videos for quite a while. The team of The Old Man, Billy, Tommy and The Truck has taught a good many of us the value of hard work with family and friends. There are 1000+ comments to that tell that story better than I can. Some day I may shake your hand for a job well done. Respect.
Everyone knows working with family isn’t ever easy! You and billy are very inspirational to me and my father! Me and my dad are in a very similar position! Love the channel and love watching you and your boys doing what y’all love!
I love the channel I watch ever video as a father myself I’m going thru the exact samething. I do understand sometimes you have to love your kids from a far you haven’t done anything wrong .keep being there and all you can do is pray they eventually get it keep up the GREAT Content.
First id like to say Thank you for the tour inside the WWII Museum..I love history and watch a ton of YT videos about that war. That place is on my bucket list and everyone should go there and learn real History. I butted heads with my dad rest his soul but mostly over the fact I raced..he always felt I should just watch instead of waste my money. Racing kept me honest and away from bad stuff (for the most part) and made me want to work hard so I could afford racing. Being a Father has to be the hardest thing in the world to be and especially a racing Dad. We all make mistakes,its learning from them thats the biggest lesson. God Bless
Wow !! What a great video . Alot of people don't understand what it's like to have kids and teach them . It's tough . In the long run they will see that you are just trying to help and give them a better life . You are Awesome Bill . Stay true to who you are . God Bless you and your family . 🇺🇸
I love your videos. Favorite part of our day. Kids will learn, the older they are, the smarter their parents are. If only I still had my dad to listen to.
Honestly what brought me to SRC was the family unit and relatable built setups. But can tell Juniors attitude isn't really good and he needs to realize that family everything and bad women are a man's downfall.
Thank you, Bill. I've come to understand that being a loving parent is not the easiest task at times. You boys have manners and respect for others. They are both men now, and it's up to them to fill their own shoes to win the respect of others. You gave them the foundation to build from. Thank you again.
We all make mistakes but how we deal with them is what makes us who we are!!!! Love you guys and love watching all your videos keep up the good work! You'll get em next time!!!!
Wow! Thank YOU Bill for sharing your experience visiting the WWII Museum. I'm not ashamed to say it was a bit emotional for me. Memories of my Uncle and Dad, both WWII Vets. The remainder of the video was awesome,, as always.
I love watching all of your videos. It reminds me of my younger day's when my dad did all of my carburetor adjustments on my race car when I first started racing. He would sit back and have me do it after a while and wouldn't help me unless I really messed up. I would ask him why he let me do it. And he would say what will you do if I'm not around to do it for you. That was his way of making me figure it out. And he was right. I would get so mad sometimes but I was young and thought I knew more than he did. Boy was I wrong. Then he died unexpectedly at 54. I was out in the barn yesterday working on the carburetor on my camaro and thinking how I would love to have my dad there with me getting his advice. Really miss him all the time. And he's been gone 16 years now. Love the videos and watching your family. Makes me think about my dad and I love it.
Bill Sr, I think your guidance has been spot on whether you advise Billy or just watch him learn on his own. No matter what at the end of day God will guide him what direction he goes. God bless , Bill Sr & Family KEEP THE CONTENT COMING!!!!
When you work over night and have night off and could be sleeping but you wanted too wait up and watch your favorite UA-cam! Haven't missed one video, watching from Upstate NY! Happy Nee Year!
Man does this remind me of my father, at the end of the day, the worst days he will look back and smile. You guys are a killer team, and I think every viewer appreciates the honesty. Keep it real guys, another big supporter up here in bc Canada! Cheers eh!!
I struggle with teaching my boys those lessons and I don’t envy your day at the dyno a bit but I respect the hell out of ya. Your a great dad an you love your boys no doubt about it !! Good job sir !!
I really in joy you there bill that's what got me watching you guys I mean I never miss a video I've learned so much about racing and Motors and I really appreciate it all I'm 32 years old and I still cal my dad every day to ask how to fix something im still learning I think it's great you being there bill you taught me more about carbs than I've ever knew and I can't thank you enough for all you do
Thanks for sharing Brandon, your dad is blessed to have his son calling. I was 12 when my dad died, but i was blessed that my mom lived to 90! She use to haul me and my racing A-Bone Kart in the trunk of her 1970 Ford 500. Her hair was as red as that car and she did it all! I was blessed, thankyou Lord.
Sometimes you have to let them learn the hard way. It's called tough love. I have a lot of respect for you and your carb tuning abilities. I know I could surely use your input on our twin turbo sbc pacer wagon build. Hmu. If you guy's ever get back to okc there's a great military museum there. Have a good day and as always stay safe.
Thanks for your honesty once again. sounds like growing pains, I personally went through this with my dad. I reached an age where I knew everything about racing. clearly I did not. Had to learn the hard way due to being hard headed. Have faith he will come to realization that know one knows everything.
I wish my Father had been involved in my passion for cars and racing. In my opinion it's our responsibility to pay attention and learn from you by watching you and asking questions. I had to learn to build engines, transmissions, differentials and tune on my own. You've done a great job from what I've seen. You should be proud
As a father of 2 boys myself I know the feeling well. I got the greatest feeling when my son told me thank you for advice he actually took. Since then he has told me thank you many times for that same advice and admitted Dad isnt so dumb. By the way the place you stayed "down the road" as we call it I have been passing all my life.
I love what you guys do...life is hard enough,but when you have an audience it's even harder...NOBODY has all the answers,NOBODY is perfect...I am just gonna sit up here in Minnesota,try not to freeze to death,watch and like all the videos,and mind my damn business...I wish all you guys the best...
Love watching you guys!! Its not always about winning or loosing when you try to teach your kiddos. Sometimes as a father, (which i am learning the same things currently) that stepping back and letting your kiddos fail (to a certain degree) will teach them so much. Billy seems like a good kid or now an adult lol.. he has to learn like we all have, and sometimes we have to learn that the hard way.. Love that you guys keep it real with us watching your videos and I appreciate that.
Just another teaching opportunity for everyone. My prediction is all will benefit from this in strength and wisdom. Coming from a father whose walked those miles. Much respect God bless you all
I just started following y`all about three weeks ago.I am enjoying it tremendously! With regards to the situation with yourself and Billy. My dad and I went through this when I was younger. To quote Will Rogers :"Some people learn by reading books. Some learn by doing .Then some of just have to pee on the electric fence" You two will do just fine! Thanks for the great content! Best wishes!
Bill, I can tell your having a really having a tough time right now but it will pass . I feel for you and Billy and I think he will grow from this Our hearts and prayers go out to you both. Let's get the Nova going. Love you man and your whole family
You do so much for him don’t forget that he seems a little unappreciative so don’t feel bad the way he is. A lot of people wish they had someone like you in there life
My opinion...Both of you guys together make one hell of a team. Teamwork is what got yall where you are at today. I pray for you guys. Hopefully he will come around and see just how valuable you are to the operation.
Bill. I remember a situation with my father when I was Billy's age. He was trying to give me advice about something and I told him "this ain't my first rodeo." Being a young man full of ego I didn't realize how disrespectful and hurtful that was to him and our relationship changed for a long time after that. But I learned alot from my failures during that time period. Don't worry about it time heals all wounds. He will come around.
Man this is a tough one, tell you what stop working on Billy's for a while and get your own ride back up and going or find something you want to be doing of your own on your channel here's why 1. Billy is going to go the injected route as fast as he can get there. ( and there's nothing wrong with that I mean that is where he shines in the tuning area) 2. that's going to leave you just that much more cut out. not hating on Billy but the writing is in fact on the Wall. He's done got his own shop and moved out. So, you can get your own ride up and going, or find something else to do on your channel or keep going down this road and end up feeling more and more cut out of the picture. Not saying you can't be a good father and or help out, but I am saying get your own thing going Whatever that may be. Because He's done got his. You both have obviously reached that point where he can stand or fall on his own and You know what that's not necessarily a bad thing. love it or hate it you're at that point where you can't mix business and Family anymore. Been there done that. You two should have had that conversation before you pulled that engine out of the S-10 after coming home from the Big Easy. So now do finish it up this time and then have the conversation with your son. And it's a HARD conversation for a father to have with a Grown son. It's better if you step back and say hey, I love you, but I think it might be best to do this on your own from now on. Because I have decided I want to do _________ fill in the blank. It's time to move on from the I told you so' stage. (You may not see it but go look at a lot of your videos as of late and count the I told you so's(Thats not making him feel good either especially when it's on a public stage Even if you are right) I am not trying to piss you off or make you mad (And it may do both) But as a Father who still remembers being there I hope you'll give what I said a lot of thought. I mean Neither of us liked it when we were his age, but can you imagine having to deal with it in today's environment all over social media? There is no easy answer but there is an answer if you look for it. No doubt in my mind you're a GREAT Father and Husband. Happily, go find something that you want to do if it helps your channel great if not it's ok just go work on being happy eliminate the unneeded stress and drama. I worked so hard that I didn't see my daughter's death coming (She killed herself in 2009 She was 22) Here's the thing I should have seen it the signs were there, but I was always on the road and didn't see them. I was told about them after it was too late. It Destroyed the entire family my two other kids twisted off on drugs my wife grieved herself into 14 strokes and is now bedridden. I've went broke trying to take care of my wife and can't even afford a trip to see you race. My point is taking the time to step back look at the entire picture Right now is a good idea. Eliminate some stress take a breather and you'll be so much better off for it
Sorry about your daughter I can't imagine what you went and are going through but you made some good points.... it's tough doing what bills doing and doing it in the public eye makes it even more harder
@@sabre-ub3op It really is a lot harder when you're in the public's eye like Bill and Billy are. There's a ton of pressure that goes with that all the way around.
I love the show an the family. You have some of the best content on UA-cam. I’m very close with my brother an father also. We work together doing construction. It’s a battle everyday and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Stay close,God bless
I think you play a huge roll in making this racing team what it is. It kills me to hear of the animosity between you and Billy. I don't want anything to change :( hope everything gets resolved amicably.
When I was kid and well into my teens I thought my Dad was the smartest man in the world. When I got into my early 20s it seemed like he had somehow gotten dumb or I had gotten smarter 🤔. A few years later as I had to experience life and learn the hard way It amazed me how smart my Dad had gotten in just a few years. I realized that he was right all along and I was the dumb one. Since then I listened and learned all I could and it made me a better man and mechanic. You see Dad loved me and wanted what was best for me....and he had always been smarter than me ready to give me what I needed. I just had to smarten up and realize it.. He's been gone about 30 years now and I wish I could ask his opinion today. But I still listen to him almost everyday because I remember what he taught me. I think Billy is at that age and he'll realize the Old Man is the best resource he could have and he's learning to listen. 😅 Have a happy New Year and y'all keep thrashing. God bless y'all.
Man, ya'll are tearing us old guys up tonight, thanks for sharing Allen. I've been reaching out to some of you fellows that i hear the love and respect that you have for your dads. Allen, always know you blessed your dad too, and im sure he got a couple chuckles in at your expense, but he probably would pray you back through his door all the more. Pass it on now, thank you.
Great words of advice, it hit home hard as I struggle with my tone of voice and how I say thing to my young sons. I’m old school and talk like I’m still in the Army to my kids but my kids are sensitive and do not respond well to me most of the time. So thank you for the words of wisdom you’re 100% correct thank you!!!
Hey Bill always remember that for every person that says you are holding your son back, there is 10 wishing we had a dad like you to hold us up. You are an incredible person who has done so much for his family. Much respect from Canada.
Not a 10... for one shithead there is propably 100s of people :)
Well said!!!
Amen. To this comment
Hey “OLD MAN “ love the videos keep it up watch them all you and cleetus are my go to ! Anyway billy will see one day why you do what you do and then pass to his kids and none of us are perfect but YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON AND DAD when you said hey put phones down and listen to the old guys i was like hell ya if only they would my youngest is 23 he’s figuring it out now !! Anyway dont let the haters get you down! You are a good person and dad hope to meet yall one day god bless and stay safe and healthy!
I actually wrote something similar in a comment but erased it but totally agree!!! 💯
Please don’t beat yourself up over this. Billy has to learn and from watch him for the last year or so I see a lot of myself in my younger days. The only way he’s going to learn, because he doesn’t really listen to you all the time, is to fall on his face and get embarrassed in front of the world. At some point he will realize that there is a wealth of knowledge in his father, much like you learned that about your father. You are an inspiration to many people and a lot of young fathers I am sure. Keep doing what you’ve been doing and continue to put family, God, and country in front of everyone using your video platform. God Bless You Sir. (ps., That’s coming from a 64 yo Texan!)
Everyone has to break away and you don’t have to fall on your face. Geez 🙄
I love waking up to a src garage video!!
Are u the one who transport cars for cleatus?
It’s hard to listen to dad when we have these other guys out here making us feel like we can do it on our own I get it but I had to learn the same lesson he did my dad is rite by my side now
@@Gentryandsons waking up to an SRC Garage video is almost as good as a Gentry & Sons video
G&S last night to end the night src to start the morning!
@@51-FS yessir
Parenting is tough! This hits home, teaching them in the way they learn is hard to grasp. You guys make a great team for sure though!
Yes they do turbo John it’s a shame that he is turning his back on his dad but I can bet there will be a day many times over he will regret it may not be now but he will tell him he wish he listened to him but at that age when u think u love someone and someone is telling you different u don’t want to hear it I have been there
It’s hard not to take the comments to heart but your doing a great job raising those boys! Some people seem to forget that without you none of this would possible. And that’s the honest truth!
Love your channel and live streams Turbo John! Rest the world (looking at the other commenters) Really should stop trying to make it into a soap opera.
From chatt tn, love you’re UA-cam channel been sober 60+ days make me wanna stay away from bs and work on vehicles
Keep it up brother
Chattanooga,TN aswell bro keep it strong
From the Chatt area myself. I struggle with addiction too. I am 5 yrs sober and every day I have to remind myself where it will take me if i relapse. Stay strong and keep God and family close. Hobbies help more than you will ever know
West tn here 9yrs sober only one way one day at a time by the grace or god
This is the time to focus on Tommy and Allison. btw, the kid blew it up, the kid should be 100% responsible for fixing it, not you and Kenny. You are spot on with respect to why we watch(ed) all your videos. Also fools gold, speaks volumes... PS: Thanks for the WWII memorial visit. "The Greatest Generation" was earned in sweat and blood. They gave us our freedom, and we are letting them down with each day the resident is still there.
I am in the believe the resident is just really mocking the Democrats, what the radicals really want to do. 26 moderate dems are not seaking re-election. it's just a matter of time before the residence is removed. after all, his official videos are from a studio, a stage looking like the oval. office. Jo3y not even in the White House? Is somebody's paying attention?
My dad wasn’t my friend. He was my father. And I love him even more for it. RIP pops. Thank you for loving me so much you didn’t care if it made you unpopular. I get it now.
One of the hardest things is figuring out when to be a teammate of your adult son rather than a father. You’re doing a great job Bill. Life on this side of heaven is a journey, enjoy the ride.
We who grew up the “old way” completely understand where you’re coming from when you say “sometimes you have to let them learn the hard way”. We heard this sentiment as kids and didn’t really understand it then. But once you have kids as hardheaded as you (me) you definitely understand it now!! But it will get better and we always learn because it’s not given to us because we learn the hard way. And we kinda appreciate it. Thanks for these videos brother we appreciate them, just like learning the hard way.
My folks were complete idiots and didn't understand.. until my son was born.. gawd did I all of the sudden owe them huge apologies and continual, on going debt of gratitude. That's usually the point most boys become a man and see their fathers through the eyes of a father. Things have a way of coming full circle
That is for sure lol most of the time they have a kid and he will be twice as worse on them than he is on Bill and that minute he will see
Think you're being a bit hard on yourself Bill.
You've got to want to learn before you can be taught.
You give your boys every opportunity to learn.
You have a lot of love in your family and I think lots of families wish there families were as loving as your family.
You can't teach love, it's instilled over a lifetime by the love of parents.
Cheers Mate.
Mark.
Australia.
Bill it’s obvious you’re hurt and having to put your emotions out there to billions of people I have nothing but respect for you! Keep on keepin on your a wonderful dad and husband and a awesome role model!!
Just so you know. I got into this channel not because of 1 person. I love this channel because it's family oriented & that's what I love about this channel. Billy will learn on his own it's always Family First Imeeting sure he knows that. But I'm sure we can all agree it's the whole family that we have come to like and love. Not just Billy or them fancy cookies or handyman Kenny powers or all the work your family does to make us great content.
Bill, you’re correct and so is your son. Being mutually correct is the toughest thing a father and son can be. On the other hand you’re the tuner of the engine for your program a very important part of the program you’re ability to take your son description of the car and turn it in to carb adjustments is amazing. Same fore his ability to tune the suspension. I love the team and how far you’ve come and stayed. Battles are for the track my friend. When you and Your sons disagree have a meeting and has is out without anger brother. I promise you you’ll be way better off. You can get upset but, just walk off and talk when you or your sons aren’t angry. Love you old man!
You said the key word there, TEAM. It's a team effort, 1 person can't do it all
I'm absolutely sure Billy gets his personality traits from his Dad. Billy is a adult but young adult with lots to learn. Not just about racing and carburetors. Family dynamics is a struggle we all battle with.
@@jeraldhite9744 absolutely it’s hard to have a family operation because of the dynamics between family members.
Bill, I personally feel that you embarrassed your son and his ability because of your own ego. You should be proud that your son felt confident enough to try and tackle the carb tuning on his own. That I’m itself should have shown you that he felt you taught him enough to try, instead you let him fail and then blast him in a public platform. Again, this is how I feel. Right wrong or indifferent… I will continue to watch all of the SRC channels, because I enjoy the family comradely.
Completely agree!!!!
Trust me Bill I went through very similar thing with my father when he was no longer able to help me healthwise at the track I literally had to go fuel injected myself because I knew nothing about tuning a carb and couldn't believe I never took the time to watch him and learn from him tuning it that's why I like your channel so much it reminds me of how I started with my dad I got a lot of respect for you older tuners I know it's not easy because I burnt up both engines in one month before I had to go fuel injected because I couldn't afford to keep burning up engines learning on my own I really wish I took the time to learn from my dad and he still has that time to learn if he wants but it's also not a bad idea to think about switching to fuel injected it would make it a lot easier on both of your lives I promise and he's always going to have a need for you to be there whether he admits it or not trust me I would give anything to have my dad backing me up making sure I'm in the groove again
I had the same issues with my dad. It took awhile for me to realize he wasn’t so dumb. Hit me like a brick, lol. I stumbled, fell down, but I got back up, that is the one thing that my dad taught me. I think the reason that I never quit was just to prove him wrong. Today, sits and laughs cause he knew I would never let him tell me “ I told you so” keep the faith, love the videos.
My son is a Marine stationed in Hawaii. Last January, I made a surprise visit to him after not seeing him for more than 2 years. We spent a day at Pearl Harbor and that experience was hard to put into words. It was amazing, humbling and I was simply honored to be there! Shout out from Cincinnati...
Your son makes us all proud...and y'all on the home front do to...⭐dad in Silver Valley N.C.
A SRC Garage coffee cup would go nice with these early morning episodes !
Yes! 👍🏻 along with an SRC garage cap. In red of course. 😊
Hey Bill , When you was young how did we do or learn our lessons THE HARD WAY. We didn't listen to anyone because we knew better when the fact was we didn't know squat. So don't beat your self up its the learning process that he will remember. If someone hands him all the answers he wont learn . From one father to another. Look how far he has come You & Vicky have done a great job raising those kids.You both are very Blessed.
Billy is going to have to learn, obviously the hard way, that sometimes decisions have consequences, sometimes ones you cannot get away from. I hope & pray Billy learns, realizes what fire he's playing with, understands where his true loyalty should be, and comes out ok. But I see a rough road if he doesn't open his eyes and see what his future may hold. Good luck Bill, praying for all of you.
I’m with u and he is putting the one that loves him the most through hell but my mom use to tell me a hard head will make for a soft ass and I found it out so many times
Had a similar issue. They got married
Now getting divorced. He will learn the hard way.
Come on Bill your a great father who’s done a great job of sharing your love for racing with your boys don’t let these things get you down when you have a Super competitive boy like Billy he’ll test you every chance he gets you’ve done nothing wrong my friend just keep being the awesome dad you are
Bill, Thank You for sharing the WW-II museum experience. Ive always wanted to visit that facility and unfortunately every time I was in that area I was working and finding semi truck parking wasn't a option at that time. Its truly amazing to realize what sacrifices that our men and women and whole families made to win the war on not 1, but 2 fronts. And after losing as many ships at the beginning of the war with Japan. Its as if we entered a fight with one hand tied behind our back and a pair of black eyes and some broken fingers on the hand we had. And we still managed to WIN the war in the Pacific with some pretty tuff men. Not saying the war in Europe was a cake walk, Our boys got there ass's handed to them on day 1 at the Omaha Beach landing and other places in the sand and surf that faithful day. And where doing God's work to stop the slaughter of the 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 people. Something that most say they had No Idea was taking place at such a "almost precision, mechanical way" I'm not sure we as a nation could do today what the "Greatest Generation" did then. The word "Sacrifice" doesn't even begin to explain it enough or do it justice.
All the crazy young men that could win a war are sitting in jail, prison, we are in pretty tough times, stay strong
I've been before, what you may have to do is find an area to the west of downtown to park and then ride the trolley back to the museum.
Two things: 1) glad to see the dogs up and crushing it. We need a SRC DOG channel. Put Go Pros on the Dogs and let them rip. Scrappy Cam.
2) When you love something or someone as much as you do......you'll never win. Everyone will say you care too much; then they say you don't care at all.....then they say you are too hard on Billy then they say you are not hard enough on Billy. Then there are comments that just want to set fires. No support, no intellligence, no ideas. Just comments to set fires. Bill, you and Billy need to find the balance between the two of you. As long as you and Billy stay amicable, keep the respect for each other; your family will be good. You don't have to smile at him, he doesn't have to smile at you. Just keep the mutual respect for the talent you both share. This "engine tuning thing" is an equal split between the two of you. But I suspect you know all of this. Best of luck to you. We will be waiting for the next video.
One more one last thing, Chevy and June pup need their own Channel: SRC Dogs. Trust me when I tell you this: Chevy and June are the future of the internet. We love them.
Bill, I've followed you a long time over on Instagram. Don't beat yourself up over this. We all have to learn those lessons and we usually learn them the hard way. I blew up multiple engines spraying nitrous and going lean because I was too hard headed to listen to my dad and uncles way back on the day. I refused several times to add enough fuel to keep it from detonation under full throttle on just a 250 shot. I finally listened and then I stopped breaking stuff. An engine would last a whole season. It was like night and day. That taught me a lot. Billy is sharp as a tack. He will learn quickly. You guys are not only a great family, you guys are a great team. One of the best with what you are working with. Look at what that Falcon has become in such a short period of time to going to the finals against Todd Spiers. That's impressive no matter how you look at it. Look at all the big races that truck has won in the past few years. Live and learn my friend. It's what we all do. God bless you all, stay safe and best wishes.
Dennis Wagner
p.s. If you find you need an engine I still have that all new Dart SHP Block, AFR headed 434 with all the best stuff, forged everything just sitting in storage. Race balanced and dyno tuned. O runs.. Dyno time only. Just gimme a yell if you need one.
Hey Dennis, great post in all of it.
I watched the Dyno video on SRC and I had a strong intuition of what was happening well I guess I was right. I have an 18 year old son so I recognize the signs. Count your blessings Bill because you and Billy are doing a lot better than my son and I. It's very hard to watch them fail but sometimes it's the only way they will learn. Keep the faith buddy. I have been very busy with work recently and have not watched a lot of UA-cam but yours just one channel I watch everyday. God bless!
Bill, thanks for taking the time to show us the WW2 museum. I didn't know that was there but added it to the list of places to take the kids on vacation some day. As far as Billy, I think you're doing the right thing. That's just my .02. I went through the same struggles as he is. Hard headed and not wanting to admit I didn't know less than my old man. My Dad used to say life is expensive when you don't want to listen. He was right. I love your content and the family aspect of your channel. Keep up the great work,
Bill I'd give up everything to have had a father like you. You just keep doing what you're doing. He's gotta learn some things on his own. Your an awesome father.
Bill, from the time i was sixteen until somewhere in my late twentys i thought my old man was dumber than a box of rocks. He couldnt even talj to me without me arguing with him.
But that all slowly changed when i thought i was going to do everything my way and moved out of my parents house at 21. The reality of how hard it was to pay all of my own bills and fix things totally on my own set in. I almost lost my father to a massive heart attack that required open heart surgery and that was a huge wake up call for me. He is now 84 and has had a total of 5 bypasses, stints, balloons and a pacemaker. Only by the grace of God he is still here. Anyway, i quickly learned to listen to my old man more and absorb the wealth of information for all thing in life he had to give me.Your son will come around, he is just as stubborn as you are and its just part of gtowing up. God bless you and your family .
You can’t teach what doesn’t want to be learned. You are not to be blamed for Billy’s actions or ignorance of carb tuning. He is a “grown “ man that needs to be held accountable for his actions. I promise you he won’t forget that day!!!!
The hardest thing as a parent is to watch them make mistakes, when you can clearly see where they’re headed. Even harder must be, watching them as they’re trying to compete at the level they are. As a parent you owe them your opinion and advice. I get it completely. It’s got to be insanely difficult to balance the “what, where, then” of offering your……… advice, and knowledge. Cap that all off with doing it in the publics eyes.
It is! I'm 48 and my girlfriend has 3 kids and I get so frustrated when they don't listen to me or do something without asking my opinion. I've made a ton of mistakes and I'm trying to keep you from making the same mistakes but I guess sometimes you have to stand back and let them fail to learn. My 30 year old step son wants to learn how to work on cars and I try and guide him when he actually waits for me to be there. He learned when changing spark plugs on a 03 Accord V6 don't use the plastic radiator neck to lean on! LOL Now you need a new radiator HAHA!!!!
@@Joeshomegarage didn’t mean to hit that button and don’t know how to remove it
@@insanefatboy5002 what button did you hit? Self destruct 😂
Glad to see ya finally putting that foot down!! If you was my dad,I would hang on to every word coming from you about that truck.
You're doing a great job Bill. You spent two decades learning how to be a parent to boys and now you've got to learn how to be a parent to men. It's not going to be easy and there are going to be tough days. Just keep leading the horses to water, they'll drink eventually.
Sometimes you got to learn the hard way mr bill you did the right thing let’s hope he takes that as a lesson Learned and start listening to oh dad I hope he will come to realize oh dad knows what is doing If he didn’t we wouldn’t be where we are today good luck guys I love your shows and hope one day to meet y’all
You're teaching me lessons I need to hear having to deal with my father. Thank you
Thank u so much for that sneak peak into the museum.. gave me chills.. now I wanna go..
My oldest boy is into US History, we will definitely be making a trip to check that out! Awesome video of the museum, thank you! Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers! Much love from Ky!
Bill, it's obvious that both of you have made mistakes. Learn from them and move on. I know its hard to do, especially in a situation where you are already walking on egg shells around your own kids. I understand Billy wanting to go out on his own, but he also has to remember what got him to where he is. Much respect.
It’s really not kids, (plural)
it is The Kid!
Maybe he is starting to get the big head from fame! It will pass eventually! He is a good kid with a good heading his shoulders! At some point he will figure out whose real and whose riding coat tails. At that point he will remember how he got where he is!
Head on his shoulders *
@@bobbypennington2304 that molly is the reason this shit is happening.
Jets are only one component. Just like life , there’s more then one component that’s makes things work! Keep up the amazing content. 🤙
Very strong message.. I look back now at way that things went between not my father and I, but the way it went between my son and I. And Bill you couldn't have said it any better.. Thank you for visiting the WWII museum and actually taking it all in and not only learning but also educating those who are really not familiar but also those who are struggling to find a way to better educate themselves and their families who may or may not be struggling to see things eye to eye with things.. It was hard for me, personally, growing up.. I don't really want to reflect on what who why where when or how.. Watching this video this morning kinda brought things to light that I didn't understand back then but I do now. This evening, after my dad get done with work I am going to call him.. I like you to know that I am going to share this video on my Facebook page and ask my dad and my son to watch it.. Thanks again for the amazing content and the eye opening education.. God bless y'all..
Let's go Brandon!!!!
Bill. I am 36 now and me and my farther were the same way you and Billy were when I was growing up to. He definitely let me learn things the hard way several times. The older I get the more I look to him for his experiences and his advice on things in life.
You all will get it figured out believe me it took some tough love on things from my parents as well for me to see the correct path. In the long run tho you end up appreciating it and knowing they were only trying to help. You have to know someone especially a parent isnt going to recommend something and try to help to make things more complicated yes it might be difficult at times but if you can take a deep breathe and work through it usually everyone ends up in better shape. Some people learn from watching others some from mistakes and some by doing themselves but long as you take that mistake and learn from it all is well. Happy new year loving the content.
lost my "old man" 10 years ago. we drag raced in the 60's as a kid, now I'm racing a nitro bike. I sure could use his help tuning, but as for the kids don't give up. raising kids is like herding cats, just when you think you got them rounded up is when they surprise you. ... good luck racing this year
Grew up in the garage building cars. Me and my dad built a wicked S10 all for him to get with a new woman who got him on meth and he sold everything and is now in jail. He’s still alive but I feel like he’s not. Bad meth messed him up bad causing him to get schizophrenia.
Thanks for the tour of the WW II museum. I was not aware of this until your video. Your channel is about more than racing, and I really appreciate all the work you put into family and friends. Happy New Year's to you and yours!!!
Really cool pops thanks you folks have a blessed evening later
Great video Bill. Really enjoyed the part about WWII, took me back to my younger days going to spend weekends with my great uncle. He was an army vet and in the second wave of infantry to land at Omaha beach on D-Day. I will always feel like those men that stomped that ground will always be the greatest generation. Can’t begin to imagine the horror him and so many others saw that day. Luckily he made it thru. Lived to be 94 years old. One of the nicest men you’d ever meet. Hope y’all have a great 2022 with lots of winning.
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Bill SRC channel is whats gotten me to where im at with my own truck . I would never be where im at today if it wasn't for what I've learned from you and Billy. I pray evey single day for the drama to stop because truthfully I would do anything to have you as a dad and at the same time I completely understand where Billy is comeing from also .
I think you're a great father and an excellent example of how parents should be towards their kids God bless you brother
I have great respect for you and your family. I enjoy the content greatly and have picked up alot of knowledge along the way. I see the struggles I had with my dad and now my own son. Bottom line is we all want what's best for our kids and the struggle is making us as sons and father's understand that. God bless you folks from eastern ky.
Good morning Bill, thanks for another awesome video! Much love to you and the family
I love ww2 history.
My grandfather fought in the Aleutian islands 43to44 then Rhineland and Central Europe jan 45 till Sept 45. His regiment liberated Ohrdruf Death Camp in April of 45. After the war he came home and raised 8 kids and retired after 30yrs from the Bluegrass Army Depot where we store the Nation's Chemical Weapons. He earned 2 2Bronze Stars 2 Theatre Ribbons and his Riflemans Badge. We've still got a Luger 9mm and a SS dress dagger he brought home from the war. Most importantly we still have his M1Garand Rifle he carried from basic all the way thru the war. If I'm ever in New Orleans I'll have to go see that place...where Kristin's dad lives in Dayton we've been to Wright Patt AF Base a few times.
thank you for taking the time to film the museum. good on you guys for taking the time to learn, honor and respect what makes America great!
I can relate as a father and also as a boat captain with my crew members on how the message is delivered is just as important as what the message is. Great video again Bill, live and learn is what it's about.
Thanks for the update Bill. Glad y’all had a good time in the big easy! Sometimes it takes the hard times to ensure you have the easy ones. Our kids learn lessons the hard way as we did growing up. These days are different with a lot of outside Influence, as you stated. Keep your head up, things will turn around. Unfortunately it’s part of life and they damn sure aren’t the fun times! Excited to see a recap on N.O. And what was found after the dyno session at CIA
Keep your head up! Kids will be kids. I have 22, 19, and 15 year old. They usually dont like listening to me but will take the same advice from someone else. You did great raising them boys. You and your family are good people. Keep it up old man! Great video. Stay positive!
And this video is why I love your families content because it's not all rainbows and unicorns, but instead it's everything, good or bad, and it reminds me of my childhood with a diesel mechanic for a father and how easy things can be when you have your dad to make things look easy when really if I tried it wouldn't be. The mature ones on this channel will understand completely don't you worry. Happy new year!
I'm proud of all y'all ,god bless your family and all the love you have for each other.
Being a father is one of the toughest jobs in the world. Continued blessings too the entire SRC family 🙏🏼
Just noticed the name change on the channel, I like it !
Although The Old Man's Hot-Rod Garage would let everyone know it's automotive related as opposed to an ordinary garage.
I have been watching your videos for quite a while. The team of The Old Man, Billy, Tommy and The Truck has taught a good many of us the value of hard work with family and friends. There are 1000+ comments to that tell that story better than I can. Some day I may shake your hand for a job well done. Respect.
Everyone knows working with family isn’t ever easy! You and billy are very inspirational to me and my father! Me and my dad are in a very similar position! Love the channel and love watching you and your boys doing what y’all love!
I love the channel I watch ever video as a father myself I’m going thru the exact samething. I do understand sometimes you have to love your kids from a far you haven’t done anything wrong .keep being there and all you can do is pray they eventually get it keep up the GREAT Content.
First id like to say Thank you for the tour inside the WWII Museum..I love history and watch a ton of YT videos about that war. That place is on my bucket list and everyone should go there and learn real History. I butted heads with my dad rest his soul but mostly over the fact I raced..he always felt I should just watch instead of waste my money. Racing kept me honest and away from bad stuff (for the most part) and made me want to work hard so I could afford racing. Being a Father has to be the hardest thing in the world to be and especially a racing Dad. We all make mistakes,its learning from them thats the biggest lesson. God Bless
Wow !! What a great video . Alot of people don't understand what it's like to have kids and teach them . It's tough . In the long run they will see that you are just trying to help and give them a better life . You are Awesome Bill . Stay true to who you are . God Bless you and your family . 🇺🇸
I love your videos. Favorite part of our day.
Kids will learn, the older they are, the smarter their parents are.
If only I still had my dad to listen to.
Honestly what brought me to SRC was the family unit and relatable built setups. But can tell Juniors attitude isn't really good and he needs to realize that family everything and bad women are a man's downfall.
Thank you, Bill. I've come to understand that being a loving parent is not the easiest task at times. You boys have manners and respect for others. They are both men now, and it's up to them to fill their own shoes to win the respect of others. You gave them the foundation to build from. Thank you again.
We all make mistakes but how we deal with them is what makes us who we are!!!! Love you guys and love watching all your videos keep up the good work! You'll get em next time!!!!
Wow! Thank YOU Bill for sharing your experience visiting the WWII Museum. I'm not ashamed to say it was a bit emotional for me. Memories of my Uncle and Dad, both WWII Vets. The remainder of the video was awesome,, as always.
The “outside influences “ aka the stripper is driving that wedge. Your doing the right thing by stepping back. Let him learn on his own.
I love watching all of your videos. It reminds me of my younger day's when my dad did all of my carburetor adjustments on my race car when I first started racing. He would sit back and have me do it after a while and wouldn't help me unless I really messed up. I would ask him why he let me do it. And he would say what will you do if I'm not around to do it for you. That was his way of making me figure it out. And he was right. I would get so mad sometimes but I was young and thought I knew more than he did. Boy was I wrong. Then he died unexpectedly at 54. I was out in the barn yesterday working on the carburetor on my camaro and thinking how I would love to have my dad there with me getting his advice. Really miss him all the time. And he's been gone 16 years now. Love the videos and watching your family. Makes me think about my dad and I love it.
They have done a phenomenal job with that museum. I go every year and there is always new things to see.
Appreciate the candour... The “don’t fix what’s not broken” mentality has gotten you guys far! I’m excited for what’s coming next. 🤓
Bill Sr,
I think your guidance has been spot on whether you advise Billy or just watch him learn on his own. No matter what at the end of day God will guide him what direction he goes.
God bless , Bill Sr & Family
KEEP THE CONTENT COMING!!!!
When you work over night and have night off and could be sleeping but you wanted too wait up and watch your favorite UA-cam! Haven't missed one video, watching from Upstate NY! Happy Nee Year!
Same here, I wait up every night for Bills video before I go to sleep....LOL
Man does this remind me of my father, at the end of the day, the worst days he will look back and smile. You guys are a killer team, and I think every viewer appreciates the honesty. Keep it real guys, another big supporter up here in bc Canada! Cheers eh!!
I struggle with teaching my boys those lessons and I don’t envy your day at the dyno a bit but I respect the hell out of ya. Your a great dad an you love your boys no doubt about it !! Good job sir !!
I really in joy you there bill that's what got me watching you guys I mean I never miss a video I've learned so much about racing and Motors and I really appreciate it all I'm 32 years old and I still cal my dad every day to ask how to fix something im still learning I think it's great you being there bill you taught me more about carbs than I've ever knew and I can't thank you enough for all you do
Thanks for sharing Brandon, your dad is blessed to have his son calling. I was 12 when my dad died, but i was blessed that my mom lived to 90!
She use to haul me and my racing A-Bone Kart in the trunk of her 1970 Ford 500. Her hair was as red as that car and she did it all!
I was blessed, thankyou Lord.
Sometimes you have to let them learn the hard way. It's called tough love. I have a lot of respect for you and your carb tuning abilities. I know I could surely use your input on our twin turbo sbc pacer wagon build. Hmu. If you guy's ever get back to okc there's a great military museum there. Have a good day and as always stay safe.
Thanks for your honesty once again. sounds like growing pains, I personally went through this with my dad. I reached an age where I knew everything about racing. clearly I did not. Had to learn the hard way due to being hard headed. Have faith he will come to realization that know one knows everything.
I wish my Father had been involved in my passion for cars and racing. In my opinion it's our responsibility to pay attention and learn from you by watching you and asking questions. I had to learn to build engines, transmissions, differentials and tune on my own. You've done a great job from what I've seen. You should be proud
As a father of 2 boys myself I know the feeling well. I got the greatest feeling when my son told me thank you for advice he actually took. Since then he has told me thank you many times for that same advice and admitted Dad isnt so dumb. By the way the place you stayed "down the road" as we call it I have been passing all my life.
I love what you guys do...life is hard enough,but when you have an audience it's even harder...NOBODY has all the answers,NOBODY is perfect...I am just gonna sit up here in Minnesota,try not to freeze to death,watch and like all the videos,and mind my damn business...I wish all you guys the best...
Love watching you guys!! Its not always about winning or loosing when you try to teach your kiddos. Sometimes as a father, (which i am learning the same things currently) that stepping back and letting your kiddos fail (to a certain degree) will teach them so much. Billy seems like a good kid or now an adult lol.. he has to learn like we all have, and sometimes we have to learn that the hard way.. Love that you guys keep it real with us watching your videos and I appreciate that.
Great video Bill. You are a Great Father
Proud to say Both Grandparents fought in WW2, one in Army Italy Purple Heart Recipient and Other Stationed in Hawaii with Navy
Keep your head up big dog! Everyone love how real you are man, i wouldn’t care if you were changing blades on a push mower; I’d still watch 😂
Just another teaching opportunity for everyone. My prediction is all will benefit from this in strength and wisdom. Coming from a father whose walked those miles. Much respect God bless you all
I just started following y`all about three weeks ago.I am enjoying it tremendously! With regards to the situation with yourself and Billy. My dad and I went through this when I was younger. To quote Will Rogers :"Some people learn by reading books. Some learn by doing .Then some of just have to pee on the electric fence" You two will do just fine! Thanks for the great content! Best wishes!
Bill, I can tell your having a really having a tough time right now but it will pass . I feel for you and Billy and I think he will grow from this
Our hearts and prayers go out to you both. Let's get the Nova going. Love you man and your whole family
You do so much for him don’t forget that he seems a little unappreciative so don’t feel bad the way he is. A lot of people wish they had someone like you in there life
My opinion...Both of you guys together make one hell of a team. Teamwork is what got yall where you are at today. I pray for you guys. Hopefully he will come around and see just how valuable you are to the operation.
Like the new channel name Bill . I would love to see you get your old Nova back out there . Wish all of you great things !
Bill. I remember a situation with my father when I was Billy's age. He was trying to give me advice about something and I told him "this ain't my first rodeo." Being a young man full of ego I didn't realize how disrespectful and hurtful that was to him and our relationship changed for a long time after that. But I learned alot from my failures during that time period. Don't worry about it time heals all wounds. He will come around.
Man this is a tough one, tell you what stop working on Billy's for a while and get your own ride back up and going or find something you want to be doing of your own on your channel here's why 1. Billy is going to go the injected route as fast as he can get there. ( and there's nothing wrong with that I mean that is where he shines in the tuning area) 2. that's going to leave you just that much more cut out. not hating on Billy but the writing is in fact on the Wall. He's done got his own shop and moved out. So, you can get your own ride up and going, or find something else to do on your channel or keep going down this road and end up feeling more and more cut out of the picture. Not saying you can't be a good father and or help out, but I am saying get your own thing going Whatever that may be. Because He's done got his. You both have obviously reached that point where he can stand or fall on his own and You know what that's not necessarily a bad thing. love it or hate it you're at that point where you can't mix business and Family anymore. Been there done that. You two should have had that conversation before you pulled that engine out of the S-10 after coming home from the Big Easy. So now do finish it up this time and then have the conversation with your son. And it's a HARD conversation for a father to have with a Grown son. It's better if you step back and say hey, I love you, but I think it might be best to do this on your own from now on. Because I have decided I want to do _________ fill in the blank. It's time to move on from the I told you so' stage. (You may not see it but go look at a lot of your videos as of late and count the I told you so's(Thats not making him feel good either especially when it's on a public stage Even if you are right) I am not trying to piss you off or make you mad (And it may do both) But as a Father who still remembers being there I hope you'll give what I said a lot of thought. I mean Neither of us liked it when we were his age, but can you imagine having to deal with it in today's environment all over social media? There is no easy answer but there is an answer if you look for it. No doubt in my mind you're a GREAT Father and Husband. Happily, go find something that you want to do if it helps your channel great if not it's ok just go work on being happy eliminate the unneeded stress and drama. I worked so hard that I didn't see my daughter's death coming (She killed herself in 2009 She was 22) Here's the thing I should have seen it the signs were there, but I was always on the road and didn't see them. I was told about them after it was too late. It Destroyed the entire family my two other kids twisted off on drugs my wife grieved herself into 14 strokes and is now bedridden. I've went broke trying to take care of my wife and can't even afford a trip to see you race. My point is taking the time to step back look at the entire picture Right now is a good idea. Eliminate some stress take a breather and you'll be so much better off for it
Wow OG Gmer. God bless you brother.
Sorry about your daughter I can't imagine what you went and are going through but you made some good points.... it's tough doing what bills doing and doing it in the public eye makes it even more harder
@@sabre-ub3op It really is a lot harder when you're in the public's eye like Bill and Billy are. There's a ton of pressure that goes with that all the way around.
great words, sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your loss I also loss my daughter at the age of 21 her husband killed her it is hard lossing a child
Being a parent can definitely have those tough love times we don't enjoy but is necessary...love ya man
I love the show an the family. You have some of the best content on UA-cam. I’m very close with my brother an father also. We work together doing construction. It’s a battle everyday and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Stay close,God bless
I think you play a huge roll in making this racing team what it is. It kills me to hear of the animosity between you and Billy. I don't want anything to change :( hope everything gets resolved amicably.
When I was kid and well into my teens I thought my Dad was the smartest man in the world. When I got into my early 20s it seemed like he had somehow gotten dumb or I had gotten smarter 🤔. A few years later as I had to experience life and learn the hard way It amazed me how smart my Dad had gotten in just a few years. I realized that he was right all along and I was the dumb one. Since then I listened and learned all I could and it made me a better man and mechanic. You see Dad loved me and wanted what was best for me....and he had always been smarter than me ready to give me what I needed. I just had to smarten up and realize it.. He's been gone about 30 years now and I wish I could ask his opinion today. But I still listen to him almost everyday because I remember what he taught me. I think Billy is at that age and he'll realize the Old Man is the best resource he could have and he's learning to listen. 😅 Have a happy New Year and y'all keep thrashing. God bless y'all.
Man, ya'll are tearing us old guys up tonight, thanks for sharing Allen. I've been reaching out to some of you fellows that i hear the love and respect that you have for your dads. Allen, always know you blessed your dad too, and im sure he got a couple chuckles in at your expense, but he probably would pray you back through his door all the more.
Pass it on now, thank you.
You, billy and Tommy are the reason why I strive to work on my truck and get it to where I want. THANK YOU ALL for being my inspiration
Great words of advice, it hit home hard as I struggle with my tone of voice and how I say thing to my young sons. I’m old school and talk like I’m still in the Army to my kids but my kids are sensitive and do not respond well to me most of the time. So thank you for the words of wisdom you’re 100% correct thank you!!!