You got a good start going there should cover most task , First Aide Kit !! , Fire Extinguisher fer sure , You can get a small 1 ton manual operating crane or 2 -3 ton elec one . How about a torch set , maybe add a Brg heater later on . Also I would suggest to weld some pegs on the inside walls of the box - you can hang bigger wrenches , sockets etc off them like you did with your grinder disc , I had a spare water tank made from 6 in PVC to wash up with , cool off hot parts , rinse off stuff . , I also had a cheapie microwave to heat up my lunch , hot chocolate in the winter , popcorn etc . I had a hammock I could Mount off the boom if need be . I had one customer that had jobs in 3 states- Dude talk about a Service Call !!! Several times I got called out at like 7pm ( after working a full day already ) an didn't get back till like 7AM , I did field service for Heavy Equipment like Dozers , Cranes , loaders , graders ,etc my truck was a Ford F8000. , my first truck at Caterpillar was a F550 . With a 8 ton boom Also a International Harvester DT466 with a 12 ton boom . Oh keep you a clean change of clothes , an a bag of baby wipes , an one of them travel tooth brushes in the truck you just never know . Big box of HD black trash bags , Old blanket , 12x 18 ft tarp , bottle body wash , cheap pair of shoes , don't forget your duct tape 👍 , that umbrella was a good idea I always carried one as well . Oh some big sheets of Cardboard like from Washer & Dryer & refrigerators . Man loose gravel or dirt sucks to roll around on , There were a couple of times I was damn glad I had my 1911 with me too.Good Luck an be Safe out there man .
Man I’ve been working out of my 12 Tahoe with a truck vault box just got a 95 3500 service truck I’m paranoid gonna have to have one hell of a hidden kill switch but I work in a nice town nice set up bro!!
Do you do a lot of transmission service? If so, Matco sells 1/2" drive impact extensions that are 3/8" drive on the ends. They're incredible for bellhousing bolts when paired with the 3/8 wobble sockets. I hope this helps!
Yes I do. I actually have 3. One matco, a snap on one and a blue point. I like the blue point because it also locks, my matco is the shortest one which I tend to use the most and the Snap On one is the longest at almost 3 ft which I hardly use.
You should do a video on the start of that bussiness. What made you, how many yr of shop life befor you went on own. When did you start seeing cash flow consistently comeing in
Wow looks like you do alot of types of work for being mobile. I always hated doing big repairs in the field service work was always best for me. Keep pushing!
I do, also plan to get a bigger truck like a dually 3500, and a crane to help with engines / transmissions and heavier stuff. I also hate doing big repairs, but some are just money makers. Like trannys on rwd trucks are gravy money for me, or smaller 4 cylinder engine replacements. Thanks will do. 💪🏼
Hey great video, i wanted to ask how was it when you first started being a mobile mechanic i want to go into business for myself but i can't get over the fear of depending on this to be my main source of income and advice would be greatly appreciated thank you .
Thank you. First of all, I was slowly building a customer base while working at a shop. Second, get familiar with your local laws, there’s always someone wanting to either report you or sue you. I have my business license, BAR license and insurance plus EIN number. That’s another thing, the business side of it paper work and taxes are way different, you also have to determine weather you want to be a sole proprietor or an LLC. It’s honestly not too difficult, but you have to put in the work, since it’s your business, you might be doing 10-12hr days. At the end of the day it’s the best move I made, just be consistent and ambitious.
I do heavy equipment and I work at my leisure and have a large customer base and work every day. Weekends too if I want. Get known and your customers will refer you to their friends and their friends also. That’s how I got known and have customers that will pay me extra to do emergency service calls and or bump someone else and move them to the front of the line. Most pay me cash the rest are checks or credit cards. Once you get known and do quality work your phone will ring all day.
Cheaper, lasts longer (smaller bottle to carry) and I usually weld thicker metals which works co2 works good for. It sucks in the winter since it can freeze, but I’m in Arizona so not too big of a deal. I do also have a bottle of argon mix, but I tend to carry the co2 more.
You got a good start going there should cover most task , First Aide Kit !! , Fire Extinguisher fer sure , You can get a small 1 ton manual operating crane or 2 -3 ton elec one . How about a torch set , maybe add a Brg heater later on .
Also I would suggest to weld some pegs on the inside walls of the box - you can hang bigger wrenches , sockets etc off them like you did with your grinder disc , I had a spare water tank made from 6 in PVC to wash up with , cool off hot parts , rinse off stuff .
, I also had a cheapie microwave to heat up my lunch , hot chocolate in the winter , popcorn etc . I had a hammock I could Mount off the boom if need be . I had one customer that had jobs in 3 states- Dude talk about a Service Call !!! Several times I got called out at like 7pm ( after working a full day already ) an didn't get back till like 7AM , I did field service for Heavy Equipment like Dozers , Cranes , loaders , graders ,etc my truck was a Ford F8000. , my first truck at Caterpillar was a F550 . With a 8 ton boom Also a International Harvester DT466 with a 12 ton boom . Oh keep you a clean change of clothes , an a bag of baby wipes , an one of them travel tooth brushes in the truck you just never know . Big box of HD black trash bags , Old blanket , 12x 18 ft tarp , bottle body wash , cheap pair of shoes , don't forget your duct tape 👍 , that umbrella was a good idea I always carried one as well . Oh some big sheets of Cardboard like from Washer & Dryer & refrigerators . Man loose gravel or dirt sucks to roll around on , There were a couple of times I was damn glad I had my 1911 with me too.Good Luck an be Safe out there man .
Great advise thank you. Also, very true and the last part, I do carry extra clothes, wipes, tooth brush and my M&P, my 1911 is too nice. 😅
@@icsivan , my app froze just as I went to edit , ✌️
He forgot to mention the wet bar, washer and dryer, and color 70' flat screen with Netflix 😶
Very nice. Really great how you have a chair for your customer. That's service!
Thank you. I try.
Sweet setup man, for real. Amazing
Thanks man.
Awesome video definitely doing this to my service truck
Your tool setup is a huge investment.
It sure is
He said “ I dodo a lot “ 😜 Yes I’m 5 yrs old. Great video for real.
Man I’ve been working out of my 12 Tahoe with a truck vault box just got a 95 3500 service truck I’m paranoid gonna have to have one hell of a hidden kill switch but I work in a nice town nice set up bro!!
Good working truck, well set up!
Thank you. Might do another video, I added more stuff since.
Watching the vid, I’m like where’s his pry bars?!? Then you got to them at the end. Lol. Great setup. Thx for sharing.
Awesome walk around man thanks!
Will be doing a second one soon. Got more stuff. Stay tune
Do you do a lot of transmission service? If so, Matco sells 1/2" drive impact extensions that are 3/8" drive on the ends. They're incredible for bellhousing bolts when paired with the 3/8 wobble sockets. I hope this helps!
Yes I do. I actually have 3. One matco, a snap on one and a blue point. I like the blue point because it also locks, my matco is the shortest one which I tend to use the most and the Snap On one is the longest at almost 3 ft which I hardly use.
You should do a video on the start of that bussiness.
What made you, how many yr of shop life befor you went on own. When did you start seeing cash flow consistently comeing in
coming soon.
Wow looks like you do alot of types of work for being mobile. I always hated doing big repairs in the field service work was always best for me. Keep pushing!
I do, also plan to get a bigger truck like a dually 3500, and a crane to help with engines / transmissions and heavier stuff. I also hate doing big repairs, but some are just money makers. Like trannys on rwd trucks are gravy money for me, or smaller 4 cylinder engine replacements. Thanks will do. 💪🏼
I have the same small red craftsman tool box with the drawers, how did you make the organizer there on the top ? Nice setup
Cut the lid off of course, then get yourself one of those socket tray organizers. It was a great setup.
Nice one
Hey great video, i wanted to ask how was it when you first started being a mobile mechanic i want to go into business for myself but i can't get over the fear of depending on this to be my main source of income and advice would be greatly appreciated thank you .
Thank you. First of all, I was slowly building a customer base while working at a shop. Second, get familiar with your local laws, there’s always someone wanting to either report you or sue you. I have my business license, BAR license and insurance plus EIN number. That’s another thing, the business side of it paper work and taxes are way different, you also have to determine weather you want to be a sole proprietor or an LLC. It’s honestly not too difficult, but you have to put in the work, since it’s your business, you might be doing 10-12hr days. At the end of the day it’s the best move I made, just be consistent and ambitious.
@@icsivan thank you i really appreciate it.
I do heavy equipment and I work at my leisure and have a large customer base and work every day. Weekends too if I want. Get known and your customers will refer you to their friends and their friends also. That’s how I got known and have customers that will pay me extra to do emergency service calls and or bump someone else and move them to the front of the line. Most pay me cash the rest are checks or credit cards. Once you get known and do quality work your phone will ring all day.
@@tutivaz thank you your words are very encouraging,. Just curious have you ever come across a job you couldn't complete? And if so what did you do?.
Where did you find that tie rod tool?
The U-Bolt looking one? Was able to find it at autozone under the OEM brand.
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Especially if you are welding
How often you use the rocket light?
Not as much as I thought. Battery life also sucks. Even with a 6amp battery
@ICS Ivan agreed , think I paid 150-200 and never pull it out. Awkward to tote it around too
What kind of insurance do you have
Very nice thanks for sharing 👍
Awesome bro 💪💪🔥🔥
Thank you.
My friend, I can find a tool box to fit my royal truck bosy
You can’t?
What size of coolant hoses u usually carry
I just carry heater hoses, 5/8 and 3/8 in bulk and also vacuum hose 5/16 and 1/4 I believe. That’s it.
Any particular reason you're using co2 instead of argon mix?
Cheaper, lasts longer (smaller bottle to carry) and I usually weld thicker metals which works co2 works good for. It sucks in the winter since it can freeze, but I’m in Arizona so not too big of a deal. I do also have a bottle of argon mix, but I tend to carry the co2 more.
What size bed is that? 7ft?
8ft
Long bed?
@@dylanmartin-lazaro4523 it’s a utility bed…
what insurance company do you use?
GEICO. I use their business insurance. So far haven’t had an issue.
What hose reels are you running?
Just some cheap harbor freight ones for now.
Very Kewl
Just a heads up, having something as heavy as a vise loose in the cab is asking for big trouble.
Don’t worry too much, it’s already mounted on the rear bumper. 😎
Bluepoint digital tire inflator.
It’s nice but I feel it’s a bit overpriced. The one I have gets the job done.
@@icsivan right on. We keep a couple in the tire shop for those pesky fuckin sensors
Those mac Allen sockets are meant to be used instead of a regular Allen work awesome
They’re meant for stripped or rounded off Allen heads, haven’t had a chance to really test them out yet.
@@icsivan they work on stripped Allen's but also on non stripped so I just use the rbrt ones to avoid rounding them to begin with great vid BTW
See you screwed up buying that balljoint tool, i bought 1 just to have for in case, an now i did more balljoints last yr than ive done in last 20yrs
What size is that black craftsman tool box
It’s a 26”, bought it at lowes.
Sr good morning iam caterpillar hevy equipment mechanic my 20 year gulf experience. I laike job for you .I am from india.