This episode brings Minnesota’s own Jake Weaver on for an episode—a builder with deep roots, a wild sense of humor, and an awesome ’68 Dodge D200. Jake shares how his grandpa, a die‑hard MOPAR man, pulled him into the car scene and shaped the way he approaches every project today.

He walks through the long list of vehicles he’s bought, sold, flipped, and let go over the years, and how that journey eventually pushed him away from “shiny paint” perfection and straight into the raw, rebellious world of rat rods. And trust us—you need to hear the story behind the hood ornament featuring a little dude with a bottle of Jack Daniels!

Jake also breaks down how he landed a spot in the High Class Trash Invitational, what he’s tackled so far on his D200 build, and the unexpected adventures that have come with it. From honoring his grandpa to involving memorabilia from his local community, this build is more than metal—it’s memory, identity, and pride.

As he puts it, he can’t wait for the moment he turns that key for the first time and feels like that 16‑year‑old kid with his first car all over again.

This is one you don’t want to miss.

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