The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
I love the house updates just as much as the car updates.
A suggestion for the big garage: because the ceilings are so high; they make sound deadening fixtures that you can suspend from the ceiling. I bet you could find some that look really cool that would tie in with the lights you’re thinking of!
Love that you are starting the restoration of dad’s truck. Also, if you hire Sophia as your camera operator, she can get a work visa and stay as long as she wants. Can’t wait to see the bat cave done.
that is not how work visas work. He would need to have a company with LLC and hire her for something that she is qualified for that isn’t a basic job anyone can do (something she is more qualified than the average American is)
@@dellshenanigans1985 she has no management skills and No one would respect her and just call her the owners worthless gf behind her back. Strad wants his pizza shop to workout and hiring a early 20 something with no management skills would be career suicide for the shop.
Anyone else wish James would do truck-rebuild and house content more? The buying and selling of cars every episode is a bit long in the tooth. I want to see that truck, that house, etc. That truck, with a proper stance, beautiful wood bed, it’ll be gorgeous. Gold truck, black trim, black wood for the bed, etc. 24×12 in the front, 24×14 in the back… chefs kiss.
After calling the pink Aventador, Dad’s V12, I think Papa Strad’s old truck should be called Dad’s V8 man. Soo soo proud of you James. All of us are! Keep doing what you’re doing! Been here since the Lotus days, and not leaving anytime soon!❤
I would do OEM paint. Gold engine, yup. Please keep us in the loop on the progress of that truck. Soon, I want to restore my late father’s VW bug and drive my boys to school in it just like he did. He drove that car for so many years. I remember waking up at 6am to watch him leave for the day. Miss you dad…
Of all of the great projects you have ever done I think I am most excited about the restoration of your dad’s truck. Go with the 72’ paint color. That should look great.
All I have to say is why build such a huge house for your first house as in knowing you have spent millions on your first build to not have finished it yet!! It’s a beautiful house for sure but just to much for one person and his dog! & his girlfriend!! Keep up the great work man!!
You’re 100% right tbh. I kinda regret building this house from the standpoint. I’m extremely grateful and I do love it but wish it was simpler and smaller. I do love the size of the garage tho
@@TheStradman This is coming from a guy with a similar sized house, it is crucial to have space for hobbies! The garage is the perfect size. If you ever think there’s too much room, just remember that if you ever were to sell it, the value would be drastically increased because of the square footage. I made the grave mistake of filling in the basement of the previous house in this location before building on it, which cost me somewhere in the hundreds of thousands and probably near ~$300,000 in appraisal. It’s definitely worth it to have as much space as possible, not so much as what is livable. But whatever floats your boat!
There’s nothing more admirable or exciting than building up a car that has been in the family for ages and that means so much to you.
This is the kind of content that YouTube needs and wants. It’s authentic, passion filled, and more unique than the regular hypercar/supercar videos. While those cars fill a huge hole in my heart and are the passion of many of those who fell in love with cars initially, it’s been played out by auto groups or hyper car YouTubers.
This project is not only a great remembrance of your father and your childhood, but represents who you are and how you want him to be remembered in your success story.
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Amen ✝️
Amen ❤
The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:9–10, NIV
I’m just a farmer from Kentucky but I want you to know you inspire me to keep working every day I need me a super car one day lol.
You’re not “just a farmer”. Farmers make the world go round!
@@clayjennings7001 appreciate that brother
Better get some Bitcoin if you want to buy something in the future. Dollars are going to zero
Triad your way for a Kia serentos to a Ford GT lol.
@@bestprice1776you do realize Bitcoin is unstable and highly likely to fail right?
Finally, I’ve been waiting for you to start working of the truck. So excited to see the build fully completed. RIP Papa Strad❤
The way he described the restoration made me think 1969 Hennessy Goliath 1500
I love the house updates just as much as the car updates.
A suggestion for the big garage: because the ceilings are so high; they make sound deadening fixtures that you can suspend from the ceiling. I bet you could find some that look really cool that would tie in with the lights you’re thinking of!
Love that you are starting the restoration of dad’s truck. Also, if you hire Sophia as your camera operator, she can get a work visa and stay as long as she wants. Can’t wait to see the bat cave done.
that is not how work visas work. He would need to have a company with LLC and hire her for something that she is qualified for that isn’t a basic job anyone can do (something she is more qualified than the average American is)
Like managing a pizza shop.
@@dellshenanigans1985 she has no management skills and No one would respect her and just call her the owners worthless gf behind her back. Strad wants his pizza shop to workout and hiring a early 20 something with no management skills would be career suicide for the shop.
@@ICP1SBJ He must have something because he is now leasing cars…?
@@ICP1SBJyou’re clearly not a business owner or remotely related to legal matters
The darker gold looks better, but the fact you are restoring your dad’s truck makes me so happy. I’ve lost my dad 22 years ago so I can relate
Nah, you lost your dad since birth
That’s a bot joined “1 hour ago” people, don’t believe this lie
Anyone else wish James would do truck-rebuild and house content more? The buying and selling of cars every episode is a bit long in the tooth. I want to see that truck, that house, etc. That truck, with a proper stance, beautiful wood bed, it’ll be gorgeous. Gold truck, black trim, black wood for the bed, etc. 24×12 in the front, 24×14 in the back… chefs kiss.
After calling the pink Aventador, Dad’s V12, I think Papa Strad’s old truck should be called Dad’s V8 man. Soo soo proud of you James. All of us are! Keep doing what you’re doing! Been here since the Lotus days, and not leaving anytime soon!❤
I agree
Dad’s V8 has GOT to be the plate man
for sure
@@vylet4807 exactly yes
I agree
I would do OEM paint. Gold engine, yup. Please keep us in the loop on the progress of that truck. Soon, I want to restore my late father’s VW bug and drive my boys to school in it just like he did. He drove that car for so many years. I remember waking up at 6am to watch him leave for the day. Miss you dad…
Of all of the great projects you have ever done I think I am most excited about the restoration of your dad’s truck. Go with the 72’ paint color. That should look great.
Glad Sophia is back he is way happier when she is with him.Maybe he will finally ask her the question
she is a good girl… wife material. I have been married for 20 years, yes, I know a good girl when i see one.
Theyve been dating like a year
He’s going to hire her at his pizza shop so she can get a permanent work visa
That’s love fr
Bruh they’ve been dating for what not even a year?
All I have to say is why build such a huge house for your first house as in knowing you have spent millions on your first build to not have finished it yet!! It’s a beautiful house for sure but just to much for one person and his dog! & his girlfriend!! Keep up the great work man!!
You’re 100% right tbh. I kinda regret building this house from the standpoint. I’m extremely grateful and I do love it but wish it was simpler and smaller. I do love the size of the garage tho
@TheStradman Keep up the great work you do man…everything will work out in the long run Stradman.. Thanks for sharing Sir!
@@TheStradman This is coming from a guy with a similar sized house, it is crucial to have space for hobbies! The garage is the perfect size. If you ever think there’s too much room, just remember that if you ever were to sell it, the value would be drastically increased because of the square footage. I made the grave mistake of filling in the basement of the previous house in this location before building on it, which cost me somewhere in the hundreds of thousands and probably near ~$300,000 in appraisal. It’s definitely worth it to have as much space as possible, not so much as what is livable. But whatever floats your boat!
Why don’t you just hire Sophia? Couldn’t she stay longer?
Got to wait untill the pizza shop is done
@@TheVboyfresh nah YouTube is a business and she’s an employee simply by being in the videos. Pizza shop should work too tho
@@knewt0 yeah that’s true, I just heard that getting a work visa is hard, I feel like it would be easier if he employed her at the pizza place
There’s nothing more admirable or exciting than building up a car that has been in the family for ages and that means so much to you.
This is the kind of content that YouTube needs and wants. It’s authentic, passion filled, and more unique than the regular hypercar/supercar videos. While those cars fill a huge hole in my heart and are the passion of many of those who fell in love with cars initially, it’s been played out by auto groups or hyper car YouTubers.
This project is not only a great remembrance of your father and your childhood, but represents who you are and how you want him to be remembered in your success story.
Well done James. Keep doing the right thing.
Love Sophia’s personality she is so adorable and the more she is herself the more lovable she becomes!