Stuck In The 70's

Lucas looked at the machine, as, it glowed like a massive star, Producing humongous amounts of light, Spinning rapidly, Then turned to his side, "It just might work," He said smiling
Lucas Brown is a scientist, in his mid-thirties, Determined to carry out his dad's research...Of building a time machine. His father a brilliant scientist, Dedicated his life, but couldn't see the end result. Fueled by his desire to meet his parents for once, Lucas set out to build the time machine. Did he succeed, or does he get defeated by the people who set out to make him fail?
well then read on to find out more, 'cause I ain't tellin no more