Crusty Plow Truck Gets New Radiator

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • We replace the rotten radiator in the International 7400 plow truck. It actually goes pretty well!
    Jason the Municipal Mechanic: / @jasonthemunicipalmech...
    Form-a-funnel: amzn.to/360r9f6

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  • @WatchWesWork
    @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +131

    Keep your rusted out plow truck clean with a Form-a-Funnel! Link: amzn.to/360r9f6

    • @Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin
      @Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin 3 роки тому +4

      But, but, but... motor oil retards the rust! (Keyword being 'retard'!)
      Love watching you battle the rustbuckets and prevail (mostly)! Can't wait to see the video where your son figures out how to get the acetylene torch going and decides to 'help' dad fix a brand new customer vehicle! :D
      Seriously - thanks for a great channel that doesn't take itself too seriously. Entertaining and I accidentally learn a little here & there.

    • @Ignaz366
      @Ignaz366 3 роки тому +1

      Mine arrived last week, thanks Wes!

    • @pashok28
      @pashok28 3 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/channels/y9mf05YoRlaWTQogCXdPVg.html

    • @aserta
      @aserta 3 роки тому

      Lol. :))

    • @relanejr
      @relanejr 3 роки тому +1

      Got mine last week. I’ll be using it this weekend.

  • @yzhang8629
    @yzhang8629 3 роки тому +248

    23:44 Thank you for being such a nice person. This world needs more Wes.

    • @fourbyfourer
      @fourbyfourer 3 роки тому +5

      So true!!

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +2

      Y Zhang, Boy that's the truth, " MORE PEOPLE LIKE WES & THE GOV. WE NEED LESS ".

    • @frankierutherford1888
      @frankierutherford1888 3 роки тому +2

      Your a good man. 🙏👍

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon 3 роки тому +4

      I'll never understand people going in winter whitout snow tires. Especially on cars or trucks with low profile and wide tires ! Suicidal.
      They think that if the car goes, it's ok. They don't realize that breaking is even more important !

    • @yzhang8629
      @yzhang8629 3 роки тому +2

      @@marcryvon I think most people believes “if I have an AWD/4WD SUV/truck, I’m in the safest vehicle in winter”.

  • @adamcase3157
    @adamcase3157 3 роки тому +192

    “Save it for some snow tires” wise words

    • @jfv65
      @jfv65 3 роки тому +15

      The problem with people who own 4x4, 4WD or AWD cars is that many of them think their cars are invinceable on slippery roads
      But the reality is that you can have 4wd, 6wd or even 8wheeldrive for all i care but if you do not have the proper winter tires on the vehicle to give you traction your car is still a danger/nuissance on the road.

    • @TheOtherBill
      @TheOtherBill 3 роки тому +11

      @@jfv65 The other problem is they think that because they have AWD or 4WD they can turn and stop like it was summer. Ever notice you see more of those in the ditch than 2WD cars?

    • @MrGattor33
      @MrGattor33 3 роки тому +6

      @@jfv65
      No that's actually not entirely true. Some of us know how to drive those things and have done it fir many of years. The guy in the video didn't even have good tires let alone that person had show rims and tires on it so all in all the truck is pretty much useless as a 4WD vehicle!

    • @dot7107
      @dot7107 3 роки тому +1

      @jfv65, my dad always said to me when I bought my first car ae95 toyota corolla that it will accelerate like 4wd but it will stop like fwd no matter what tires u have...

    • @adamdnewman
      @adamdnewman 3 роки тому +1

      Even with stability control they still manage to flip them I guess stupidly finds a way

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb 3 роки тому +254

    The best thing about Wes is his honesty…and his work ethic.

    • @froggleggers1805
      @froggleggers1805 3 роки тому +17

      Yep, not afraid to admit it when he makes a mistake, that is a sign of a well balanced man.

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +7

      Dear Mark H.
      👍👌👏 That's already two of the best thing. But there are even more, definitely!
      Best regards, luck and health.

    • @guy872
      @guy872 3 роки тому +8

      I wish he was in my area. I'd take all my work to his shop. No doubt it would be done and done right!

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +3

      Dear @@guy872
      Me too, definitely!
      Best regards, luck and health.

    • @pear7777
      @pear7777 3 роки тому +5

      His only problem is, he is too nice, so he won't say No Thnx to them plows..

  • @rodneypidcock6903
    @rodneypidcock6903 3 роки тому +58

    "You don't owe me a thing. I've been there too. Someone once helped me out, just the way I'm helping you." Wise words from Clay Walker, and selfless actions from Wes.

    • @GIGABACHI
      @GIGABACHI 3 роки тому

      That needs to be printed on T-shirts. 👌😊👍

    • @langer24106
      @langer24106 3 роки тому

      The chain of love

    • @samsonian
      @samsonian 3 роки тому

      Funny, I feel it’s the only way we guarantee our survival as a species…otherwise I fear we’re doomed; treating each other as kin is a good way to be burned by unscrupulous people sometimes but it evens itself out.

  • @slowride55
    @slowride55 3 роки тому +41

    One of the best parts of small town USA is helping people without wanting something in return.

    • @Dr_V
      @Dr_V 3 роки тому +4

      It's normal human solidarity, something many city dwellers lost in road rage and heavy traffic. He has a cool tractor and happened to be around. I've been on both sides of this kind of situation, you just can't leave someone stuck in a ditch in that kind of weather.

    • @bxwild5662
      @bxwild5662 3 роки тому +1

      @@Dr_V Agreed. I live in the Bronx,NYC and this is exactly what I do. I help out when I can and a thank you is more than enough. It should always be like that but unfortunately it is not.

    • @slowride55
      @slowride55 3 роки тому

      @@Dr_V I came across a truck at an intersection once in heavy traffic that had run out of gas at the red light. I pulled up in front of him and asked if I could tow him up the hill to the next side road. He was very happy to get out of that stressful situation.

    • @Dr_V
      @Dr_V 3 роки тому +1

      I live in Europe and winters can be vicious around here. My advice for anyone driving larger cars like a pick-up-truck or an SUV is to keep a detailed DIY emergency kit in the trunk, it's useful both when you wanna help someone else and if get stuck yourself. Besides the usual car accessories like jumper cables, compressor, hydraulic jack, jerrycan, etc. I always carry a shovel, towing cable, hand tools set (wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers), couple pieces of strong wooden board for unditching, plus a well garnished med-kit, a fresh water bottle and a few chocolate bars. You can scale this down to fit into smaller cars as well.

  • @caveman123ization
    @caveman123ization 3 роки тому +41

    I have no idea why watching Wes work is so darned entertaining. There's no comedy routine, no drama, and I'll probably never work on an old plow truck in my life. Yet, there's something about the way he presents himself in these videos that just oozes calmness, intelligence, and class.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +11

      Heh. I try.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +9

      There's comedy, he has some GREAT ONE LINERS. But yes everything else is also true.

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 3 роки тому +3

      Well there was the toilet scene

    • @domnuspin
      @domnuspin 3 роки тому

      Honesty too

    • @Mij1965
      @Mij1965 Рік тому

      @@WatchWesWorkAnd you do it really good! Keep it up Buddy!

  • @georgegonzalez2476
    @georgegonzalez2476 Рік тому +2

    Back in the 1970's, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the newspaper would print a status report from the snowplow shop every week. In depth. One week after a deep snowfall, the report included: "All trucks had to slip their clutches to plow the deep snow. 24 trucks came in for new clutches this week." Geepers.

  • @DieselCreek
    @DieselCreek 3 роки тому +114

    that went wayyy smother than Id have bet. good for you. prob made a few bucks instead of loosing.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +56

      I'm still happy to see the tail lights!

    • @Military-Museum-LP
      @Military-Museum-LP 3 роки тому +11

      Matt and Wes. When can we see you two together for a video??

    • @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS
      @FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS 3 роки тому +11

      @@Military-Museum-LP PornHub "Dirty mechanics with Greasy Nuts" 🤪

    • @watajob
      @watajob 3 роки тому +1

      lolololololololol!!!

    • @dwitcraft
      @dwitcraft 3 роки тому

      @@Military-Museum-LP Maybe colab with Eric, they can educate us west coasters on road salt, lake effect snow and living where winter is the dominant season! Love all you guys!

  • @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic
    @JasonTheMunicipalMechanic 3 роки тому +3

    You sir are awesome! Thank you for recommending my channel, I really do appreciate it. I was surprised when I was out and kept getting notifications from your awesome subscribers saying you recommend me. Thank you. I made a small video thanking you too, I though it deserved more than a comment.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +2

      No worries. Keep up the good work.

  • @andrew5792
    @andrew5792 3 роки тому +49

    Love that, old mate trying to drive off while still chained to Oliver.

  • @JPRD2379
    @JPRD2379 3 роки тому +65

    "Need to Pee" and toilet scene-that was hilarious!

    • @davidcolesr.8628
      @davidcolesr.8628 3 роки тому +1

      I Admittedly Giggled About That For Several Minutes as I Went to Take A Pi*#

    • @rustycaveman
      @rustycaveman 3 роки тому +15

      toilet paper roll on backwards

    • @MAGWolf
      @MAGWolf 3 роки тому +1

      @@rustycaveman Bothered me too lol

    • @squintin480
      @squintin480 3 роки тому

      @@rustycaveman I noticed that too😂

  • @ForemanMade
    @ForemanMade 3 роки тому +6

    "There's the right hole! Don't make that mistake." My favorite line in this whole video. 😂

  • @FAL0perator
    @FAL0perator 3 роки тому +41

    I love the "should we just break it off and get it over with". I can't count the times in my life I've felt the same way! Thanks for the new content, appreciated as always!

  • @paulc.sachsejr.7209
    @paulc.sachsejr.7209 3 роки тому +27

    Your local highway department needs to invest in a steam gene and a high school kid to pressure wash the trucks when they come back from plowing. It adds years to the life of equipment.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +5

      Heh. Some do that, others don't. These guys don't.

    • @JosephArata
      @JosephArata 3 роки тому +13

      Most places spray the entire truck down with some kind of oil film crap, I gotta tell you, that shit doesn't work, no matter how much the old schoolers try to say it does. It just traps dirt and water up against the paint and the types of salt they use is so corrosive it just doesn't matter what you spray onto the frame. I agree, pressure washer with heated water and giving a kid a job is a way better option.

    • @deankruse8751
      @deankruse8751 3 роки тому +10

      Thats far too much work for a government employee to do

    • @HoboJoeGarage
      @HoboJoeGarage 3 роки тому

      After every storm I power wash my truck/plow with a steam/heated power washer. It helps but Russsstttt (Pisser voice) still finds ways to keep eating away at the truck.

    • @t1259sw
      @t1259sw 3 роки тому

      They don't care, how do you think they get new equipment. Go to a state used equipment auction, they will destroy equipment and write it off to get new.

  • @SSammy-1
    @SSammy-1 3 роки тому +64

    Im a simple guy I see when Wes works I click like. :)

  • @manuallabor7193
    @manuallabor7193 3 роки тому +5

    I like all your videos but we just need more. Have a great day.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +2

      I try. It's tough to crank more out.

  • @justjoe7313
    @justjoe7313 3 роки тому +6

    Save it for some snow tires warmed my heart, you are golden.

  • @Danno563
    @Danno563 3 роки тому +4

    Glad to see people still stop and help their neighbors out. Also Kudos to the Troopers that stopped did traffic control for you, so you didn't get ran over. Love watching the channel.

  • @ItsAlwaysRusty
    @ItsAlwaysRusty 3 роки тому

    You haven't changed a radiator till you have changed one in a VW New Beetle. Total disaster of a job.. Hey Thumbs up to you helping out a stranded motorist. Need more people like you...

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker4571 3 роки тому +2

    Let's be honest... you cut you finger opening that Slim Jim. : ) As always, thanks for bringing us along!!

  • @JohnSmith-tv5ep
    @JohnSmith-tv5ep 3 роки тому +7

    Stranger helpin Stranger, always good stuff when you can still do that without a second thought these days! Chokes me up a little. Thanks for sharing!

  • @justinrobertson1590
    @justinrobertson1590 3 роки тому +11

    Bored at work. I’m thankful for this video.
    W to the third power for the win.

  • @caprice572009
    @caprice572009 3 роки тому

    I too was impressed by the ease of bolt removal for the charge air/radiator assembly. Especially considering it's a plow truck.
    It's amazing how much crap is broken on these things but they still run and drive, even if poorly!

  • @sydneystewart6059
    @sydneystewart6059 2 роки тому +1

    Nice job Wes, you fixed what they wanted, well done. You were the hero of the day.

  • @keithhastings4092
    @keithhastings4092 3 роки тому +8

    Helping that person out of the ditch was simply awesome! I know those winds well...I’ve been dealing with them since the Dakotas in a big rig. Thankfully I’ve been loaded near gross most of the time....have a good day,

  • @murrayhall908
    @murrayhall908 3 роки тому +2

    Just relaxing with your latest offering after getting my vaccination today for Covid!! Happy days !! Stay safe Wes and all your family and friends in these troubled times.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому

      Wife is getting hers today. I'm literally the last person on the list!

  • @michaelhuey4187
    @michaelhuey4187 3 роки тому +1

    🎶Crusty the Snowplow, was a mighty rusty truck. And it made Wes scream when he worked on it, man this really sucks!🎶 (apologies to Frosty) Wes, I hope your county Road Superintendent shows you some love! They are REALLY fortunate to have a great young man like you living in their county who can keep those old trucks going. Keep the good stuff coming and PLEASE stay safe‼️

  • @funonutube100
    @funonutube100 3 роки тому +7

    Damn nice of you to help that guy out and no charge. Says allot about your character...RESPECT!!!

  • @sparkyinanissan
    @sparkyinanissan 3 роки тому +11

    Kudos to you young man, your honesty and humanity are heart warming. Your toilet facilities on the other hand...............

  • @jessicabuckman9675
    @jessicabuckman9675 2 роки тому

    This man does an amazing job, and cares about his customers.

  • @butler386
    @butler386 3 роки тому +1

    Glad it was you changing that radiator on that truck. That is a very big job I think. Thanks for helping out that stranded driver as well. Thanks for the video.

  • @steveransley7227
    @steveransley7227 3 роки тому +7

    You are a good man helping out like that.

  • @bentaylor8342
    @bentaylor8342 3 роки тому +4

    Saturday morning + cup of coffee = watch west work!

    • @jamesmichael3998
      @jamesmichael3998 3 роки тому +1

      Life is good cheers from Jacksonville Florida

  • @jacknevitt7384
    @jacknevitt7384 3 роки тому

    “It helps if you get the right hole. There’s the right hole...don’t make that mistake”. Lol, I nearly spit my coffee out! Great video, Wes, very informative and entertaining, as usual!

  • @colddiesel
    @colddiesel 3 роки тому

    From the point of view of a sunny day in Australia, 28 celsius, watching Wes work is good - in snow makes me feel smug. That truck is stuffed even, I can see that, and it never snows here! Good video.

  • @robmacl7
    @robmacl7 3 роки тому +3

    Nice effect with the jump cut between doing each bolt

  • @johnloken1445
    @johnloken1445 3 роки тому +11

    I 'm in the cheering section for "no bolts twisted off". You seem to have great patience for working on some of the real world issues like rust and corrosion..

  • @markopolo945
    @markopolo945 3 роки тому

    Awesome gesture at the end! Helping others will come back 1000 fold.

  • @baseball4697
    @baseball4697 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing the last part of this story. You and Mrs. Wes remind us that amidst all the turmoil in life around us, it’s the individual doing his or her small part everyday who makes a difference in “Our Town” and that the world is still a good place if we want it to be. STAY WARM this week!

  • @99andrianmonk
    @99andrianmonk 3 роки тому +6

    Sign of a master is making the difficult look easy - just as you did replacing the radiator in this well-worn plow. Thanks for sharing.

  • @spenmac
    @spenmac 3 роки тому +8

    Liked the bonus footage Wes, those who can, do, and your one of those people. As you lot are fond of saying, Good job!

  • @Military-Museum-LP
    @Military-Museum-LP 3 роки тому +2

    I don’t except money either. Very noble of you Wes.

  • @pi3ize
    @pi3ize 3 роки тому +2

    The bonus footage reminds me of an "Adventures with Bill" skit from the Red Green Show. Perfect narration. Another great video Wes!

    • @WildBill236
      @WildBill236 3 роки тому +1

      Possum van to the rescue! 🤣

    • @by1stander
      @by1stander 3 роки тому +1

      Keep your stick on the ice

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +2

      Heh. I remember those!

    • @smallengineshop112
      @smallengineshop112 3 роки тому +2

      if the women dont find you handsome they should at least find you handy

  • @shaundolphin
    @shaundolphin 3 роки тому +33

    Please keep these Uploads coming Wes, They keep me sane during lockdown, Thanks from the UK.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +6

      Will do!

    • @dot7107
      @dot7107 3 роки тому +2

      More this kind of stuff, thanks 👍😊

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +3

    Dear Mr. Wes.
    👍👌👏 Very well done again and as always. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and health to all of you.
    Postscriptum: Summer tires? Really? In Germany the police would have charged him a fortune!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +3

      They are rarely used here. I don't know why. It snows every year...

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +1

      @@WatchWesWork
      Thanks for replying. It's as simple as it can be and the same all over the world: Dumb drivers!

  • @guyina4x499
    @guyina4x499 3 роки тому +2

    I quit working on trucks a couple years ago.
    I often think about going back.
    Thanks for reminding me why i left.

  • @jessicabuckman9675
    @jessicabuckman9675 Рік тому

    Wes is a good guy, Thanks Wes for being a great to the rescue guy.

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman 3 роки тому +11

    Man, you saved those plow truck guy's bacon Wes, well done!
    Nice of you to be such a helpful friendly type of guy, I'm sure the Suburban guy really appreciated it.
    We need more guys like you Wes, well-done sir!
    Cheers from Tokyo!
    Stu

  • @mattjones3795
    @mattjones3795 3 роки тому +3

    That is slick when a chained Oliver spins pulling a plastic chevy out of a hole 😁

  • @VanderGroejn
    @VanderGroejn 3 роки тому +1

    Nothing super exciting, putting it together is just the opposite of taking it apart. 😁
    Yeah, guess you're right about that.
    Always a treat, thanks for all the chuckles. See you in the next one. 👍

  • @Shane-Singleton
    @Shane-Singleton 3 роки тому

    That was a fairly straight forward ordeal for a northern plow truck repair as it pertains to removing rusty hardware. I enjoyed the bonus footage even more. I've been in that situation before. As you can imagine it doesn't snow very often in Dallas, and as such we don't have snow tires for our vehicles. So during a freak snow storm, on new years day, I was coming home from work in my 97 camaro, and despite going slow, being as gentile on the throttle as I could, etc. I managed to park her handy to the bar ditch JUST off of the side of the pavement. Thankfully no damage but also thankfully I was able to get some assistance from local police who happened to be driving by. I was working 3-midnight at the time so the roads were otherwise deserted. So I got a grin out of you helping this fellow out. Hopefully he'll be able to find a second-hand replacement front fascia for that Suburban. Thankfully black is a pretty easy color to find.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      Pulling him out at night would have been much worse. I'm glad it was daylight.

  • @horacerumpole6912
    @horacerumpole6912 3 роки тому +14

    You're a good man Charlie Brown!

    • @smithaustin2009
      @smithaustin2009 3 роки тому +1

      I read that in my late Grandfather's voice. As his dementia progressed he couldn't think of names so he just called everyone "Charlie Brown". "How's school going Charlie Brown?" "Good!" *five minutes later* "How's school going Charlie Brown?" "Pretty good!" "Well fiddle dee dee, fiddle dee dee". Another common phrase was "Huh, and then again huh." Miss all my grandparents like crazy.

  • @dmkaeding
    @dmkaeding 3 роки тому +28

    You'll never have employees working for you because everyone will insist "I want Wes to work on it".
    Doing the right thing on the little stuff when nobody is watching has consequences.

  • @davidwiggins3451
    @davidwiggins3451 3 роки тому

    Loved Oliver to the rescue, Wes. Good job on the Binder, too.

  • @alanharney5278
    @alanharney5278 3 роки тому

    Bleeding on the work ensures long-term success for the repair.

  • @bill3641
    @bill3641 3 роки тому +5

    " Herbs and Spices " . Wes , thanks for another great video . I'm kinduv sad that my wrenching days are behind me .

  • @benjwigg
    @benjwigg 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks for uploading Wes, really love watching you spin wrenches in a real world setting, keep doing what you do.

  • @peteraitken6494
    @peteraitken6494 3 роки тому +2

    Good job wes saved this customer a heap of money can't get better than that take care 👍🔧🔧🔧👌

  • @traviskarp7561
    @traviskarp7561 3 роки тому

    Oh do I remember the winter carnage growing up in the North. Nothing like getting the tractor out and pulling someone out of the ditch. Fun times. Thanks for the great video.

  • @mattthescrapwhisperer
    @mattthescrapwhisperer 3 роки тому +8

    It always amazes me how many people drive in slick conditions with improper tires. Nice rescue with the Oliver!

    • @thesteelrodent1796
      @thesteelrodent1796 11 місяців тому +1

      in Canada (or at least in Alberta where I were) they're very fond of "all weather tires", but luckily they're usually made so they're pretty decent in winter as long as there's some tread left, and since plowing the streets is a foreign concept - despite 6 months of winter and snow - the tires don't make much difference since all the roads are a skating rink from December to March

  • @Robalo-2660
    @Robalo-2660 3 роки тому +23

    Hi Wes , perfect timing , just got a hot cup of coffee

    • @pi3ize
      @pi3ize 3 роки тому +2

      Me too, i saw the notification and immediately started brewing.

    • @garrettschweitzer7138
      @garrettschweitzer7138 3 роки тому +3

      Me too! Ready to sit back and watch Wes work on some rusty junk

    • @psavel274
      @psavel274 3 роки тому +3

      Me three!!! What are you guys drinking for java??? I'm a Colombian fan myself. Wes, thank you for another great video! You could make a whole series of vidjas with that pile Lmao. Good call on getting rid if that worm gear clamp for a proper T-bolt. Not like it's any kind of 'boost monster' but regardless, worm clamps don't belong on charge pipes. Would be awfully crappy to have a comeback over something that obvious. It must not make much boost to begin with if it was already on there. Nice job on being a 'good human' and yanking that guys truck out of the ditch for nothing. Glad to see there are still good people out there that don't mind helping others out. That right there is good karma. As always, hope you and your family stay safe! 👍😎

    • @pi3ize
      @pi3ize 3 роки тому +1

      @@psavel274 I’m working on a Sumatran roast today. Definitely my favorite but I won’t pass on Colombian. Agreed, it’s nice to see someone help. On Wednesday after our big snow here in NYC I went to drive my car and needed a jump. I’m very grateful for the taxi that stopped to help me. I always ask people if they need a hand when I see a hood up or a flat tire. I’d like to think the guy stopping to help me was a product of me trying to help when I can.

    • @psavel274
      @psavel274 3 роки тому +2

      @@pi3ize
      Small world, I'm from Albany. Where in the city are you?? Its definitely a cool place to visit but I don't think I would like to live there. So many people confined in small spaces for a high price. The rent is astronomical no matter where you're at from what I've seen. I helped a buddy of mine move into a place on Ave R in Brooklyn awhile back. It was a nice apartment but the rent would have you looking for an organ or two to sell. Lol. The landlord was an old lady that had the onset of Alzheimers and Dementia, and she forgot who he was the day we were moving his stuff in. Pretty sad because when I was younger I lost my grandmother to Alzheimers and it's an awful disease. I'm surprised a taxi driver helped you because they are generally pretty busy, especially down there. As a whole most people just live by the "Not my problem" state of mind. You need to put yourself in others' position and ask yourself if you would appreciate the help if you were in that situation. Someone could be having a rough time in their life, and a small act of kindness can restore their feelings and mentality on their current state of affairs. I have been near homeless, sleeping in my work truck, down to a few dollars in my pocket, etc before. I 'picked myself up' and bounced back from it by hard work, and determination to be a better person. I had a few people to talk to or throw me a meal or a couple bucks along the way and it helps. Now that I am in a better position, I haven't forgotten about those who helped me even in the smallest way. If they need something from me and I can help I am right there. You never know even when helping a stranger can open a door for you. They may be a CEO of a big company, your next girlfriend or wife, or your newest best friend. I am also as helpful as I can be because I do onto others as I would want them to do for me.... My father taught me how to be respectful, god rest his soul, and I try to keep those values and life lessons in the forefront living my life.

  • @rodneymiddleton9624
    @rodneymiddleton9624 3 роки тому

    You just jinxed yourself about the not breaking a bolt. Good deeds come back 10 fold. Thanks for the video!

  • @rustierone
    @rustierone 3 роки тому

    The rapid step edit zipping the bolts on the radiator was cool .

  • @jjferrari306
    @jjferrari306 3 роки тому +4

    What a nice Guy!! Great job Wes.

  • @gerryforeman1618
    @gerryforeman1618 3 роки тому +5

    Nice work Wes. You do an amazing job with the old rusted cars and equipment. Thanks for helping the stranded motorists. Icy roads can humble otherwise good drivers.

  • @eddiepatterson5025
    @eddiepatterson5025 3 роки тому

    I really was pleasantly surprised that you didn’t have to bring out the torch or break rusted bolts thank goodness 😅 I know you were very glad about that Wes. When I seen this before you working on it I thinking it’s going to be a Pain in the Arse.
    I’m glad you got to help out the stranded SUV. Have a Blessed One Sir.

  • @smithies_jocks
    @smithies_jocks 2 роки тому

    Such a great place, helpful people, helpful cops, perfect.

  • @dennisbailey4296
    @dennisbailey4296 3 роки тому +3

    Who would have thought an aftermarket radiator fit that well!! Well done Great Mechanic. All the best from Northern Canada

  • @idrisddraig2
    @idrisddraig2 3 роки тому +6

    Your a good man charlie brown. And one of the few on youtube who work on real vehicles (not that so cal/austrailia with no rust).

  • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
    @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 роки тому +2

    Damn Super Hero right here, Folks!
    Not many his kind left, Momma should be proud.
    That truck would make a nice Playlist.
    Cascade failure time, place your bets now:
    Hose-
    Heater Core-
    Water Pump-
    Thermostat-
    Head Gasket-

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      Based on my experience I'd say oil pan, king pins, brake chambers, and everything electrical.

    • @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP
      @HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 3 роки тому

      @@WatchWesWork "Cascade Failure" refers to interconnected systems,
      usually a pressurized fluid. Fix the radiator, pressure moves to weakest link. Steering, cooling, braking, even electrical will search out path of least resistance, and move until secure.

  • @randywendel
    @randywendel 3 роки тому

    It takes a special person to work on stuff like this. I applaud you

  • @sys3343
    @sys3343 3 роки тому +7

    always a pleasure to watch a professional work

  • @whoolph
    @whoolph 3 роки тому +5

    Yer a good guy Wes helping the stuck & stranded . . . . . . . Rog

  • @bostedtap8399
    @bostedtap8399 3 роки тому

    The power of trickling water 😉.
    Great vlog Wes.
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @arnemalmkvist8553
    @arnemalmkvist8553 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Wes you have an outstanding patience, to fix these old and not well maintained trucks. well it will be good to fix the rest with leakage when it stops completely .. pity that it is not done for until there is more or less panic. The parts are not around the corner. You're damn good at making it work. 👍.

  • @TelescopeJunky
    @TelescopeJunky 3 роки тому +5

    It is a wonderful day when the torch stays on the rack. 🙂
    Love the bonus footage. You are a wonderful narrator Wes, no need for actual audio! 🙂

  • @SaltyTubers
    @SaltyTubers 3 роки тому +6

    Gates: Our hoses are too good, how do we sell more?
    Also Gates: Let's make a heat-shrink hose clamp that literally forces the mechanic to cut the hose to remove it!
    Nice work man!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +6

      Don't worry, they also sell a special tool to cut them off...

    • @SaltyTubers
      @SaltyTubers 3 роки тому +3

      Hah of course!

    • @stevenliberadzki9160
      @stevenliberadzki9160 3 роки тому

      You don't cut the hose. Some guys heat a flat head screw driver and burn the clamp off. You can easily tell when the flat head is all the way through. I have a specific tool designed to release these clamps along the same concept as the flat head. Worm clamps are banned at our company for good reason and we maintain 2.4 million units.

    • @NoWr2Run
      @NoWr2Run 3 роки тому +1

      @@stevenliberadzki9160 I've never heard of them, Are they mostly on BIG TRUCKS ?

    • @stevenliberadzki9160
      @stevenliberadzki9160 3 роки тому +1

      @@NoWr2Run they make them in many many sizes. I don't use worm clamps on my personal vehicles either. So yes, you can use them on your personal vehicle as well.jist need to know the od of the hose and get one size larger because they shrink. I've never seen them at say your regular auto parts store. They haven't even heard of them in most cases. You can get them at a store called fleet pride. Also Gates website will be easy also. We only use them in coolant applications. Not fuel or def or oil.

  • @paulcooper2897
    @paulcooper2897 3 роки тому

    Far smoother of a job than I would have expected. Nice recovery on the Suburban. Thanks for sharing.

  • @marty0715yt
    @marty0715yt 3 роки тому

    Wes A slick trick is spray the charge hose inside with hairspray. It will slip on and when she drys will be fun to remove!

  • @keithyoung5709
    @keithyoung5709 3 роки тому +74

    I just had to be the first one to tell you that your toilet paper roll is on backwards. Your welcome!! 😅😆😁

    • @JosephArata
      @JosephArata 3 роки тому +7

      I have no idea why people put toilet rolls on the dispenser spindle like that, I see it everywhere and it makes my brain hurt when I see it >.

    • @warrantyvoid100
      @warrantyvoid100 3 роки тому +5

      Came to say exactly this.
      It's heartbreaking to see.

    • @motorbikewhisperer
      @motorbikewhisperer 3 роки тому +10

      I need to consider unsubscribing :)

    • @JohnSmith-tv5ep
      @JohnSmith-tv5ep 3 роки тому +6

      At least there was a 'tail' to grab!!!

    • @nferraro222
      @nferraro222 3 роки тому +3

      I wasn't gonna mention it, but....

  • @phillipjones3342
    @phillipjones3342 3 роки тому +7

    Well done sir as others have stated kindness makes the world go round pass it on thanks for sharing

  • @JonatanGronoset
    @JonatanGronoset 3 роки тому

    Always a good thing having samaritans with Oliver tractors at the ready to help the city slickers in tough times. :)
    Good on ya, man.

  • @ManJO601
    @ManJO601 3 роки тому

    INSIDE & OUTSIDE Cleaning of the over flow tank that holds your new antifreeze from new rad always helps what character you have as a Mechanic!! Half a jod never works!! VERY SLOTHFULL!!

  • @MrRobert1603
    @MrRobert1603 3 роки тому +4

    Andy at FFM just said the same thing in his last video! Wrong hole ! Lol thanks

  • @The1LoganT
    @The1LoganT 3 роки тому +5

    Just found your channel within the last couple weeks. You’ve quickly become one of my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

  • @rickfink464
    @rickfink464 3 роки тому

    This video reminded me of when I was a mechanic in the Army. My company had 61 bulk fuel tractor trailers. Stuart Stevenson's cab over trucks were not built for the desert heat. The fan clutches went bad left and right. What was initially a 4 hour replacement job, we knocked down to a little over an hour, we replaced so many.

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      Nice! I worked with a guy who was a mechanic in the Marine Corps. He told me a similar story about engine swaps. Following the manual it was a 2 day job for 2 guys. They figured out they could remove a panel from the back of the cab and pull the engine out the back and 1 guy could do the job in 6 hours. I forget what model it was.

  • @jogden6632
    @jogden6632 3 роки тому +1

    Glad the Oliver was ready because I dont think HTS would have been up for that job! Good video and wish I had neighbors like Wes!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +2

      She would have pulled it out one piece at a time!

  • @EDP1
    @EDP1 3 роки тому +5

    i thought i saw some wings on youre back wes . you earned them .

  • @lostintime8651
    @lostintime8651 3 роки тому +3

    You are such a nice guy. I would have told him to call AAA. I hate the cold! lol
    For $80 a year, super cheap insurance.

    • @somebodyelse6673
      @somebodyelse6673 3 роки тому

      Last time I had AAA (many moons ago), there was a condition that they wouldn't cover a tow if it was within 50 miles of my residence. Has that changed?

    • @lostintime8651
      @lostintime8651 3 роки тому

      @@somebodyelse6673 what year was that? That sounds like an odd rule. All I know is that I have no restrictions of any kind. They'll pull me out of a ditch, jump start my vehicle or tow me to repair shop. I think the tow is up to 250 mi.

    • @somebodyelse6673
      @somebodyelse6673 3 роки тому

      @@lostintime8651 - early 90's I think. They denied me when I called to get towed on a grocery run in a nearby town, I dropped them on the spot and never looked back. Glad to hear they may have seen the light since then.

  • @ront8261
    @ront8261 3 роки тому

    Like all your content Wes, but I especially like your "can we get this old machine i found in the woods running" videos; and good for you helping out that suburban driver!!!

  • @tom535
    @tom535 3 роки тому +1

    Your a great man Wes,, really glad to see good men still exist great video.. thanks for your time..

  • @-EC002-
    @-EC002- 3 роки тому +3

    Good man, nicely done. (Rad and recovery)

  • @thegregdavieschannel
    @thegregdavieschannel 3 роки тому +3

    Love the comedy police chase at the end.

  • @bobstratton6362
    @bobstratton6362 3 роки тому

    Good job Wes. If that was a private truck, it would receive a fix it ticket and do not operate. Amazing!

  • @mejesse809
    @mejesse809 3 роки тому

    Incredibly good job, mate, very nice gesture in helping that stranded driver, u r the man!

  • @LiveeviL6969
    @LiveeviL6969 3 роки тому +18

    'Bout time. I've been sitting here with my coffee for at least an hour waiting...

  • @skiphill9
    @skiphill9 3 роки тому +3

    Bleeding on your project guarantees a successful project!
    Sounds good anyway :-)

  • @zukowski2023
    @zukowski2023 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, that rad swap looked like a real pain in the back side. I am kinda surprised the charge air cooler didn't have a hole in it as well. Keep it up Wes, your going to get "a reputation" of being that nice mechanic guy just down the road. Stay Safe thanks for the share!

    • @WatchWesWork
      @WatchWesWork  3 роки тому +1

      I’m sure it has many holes...

    • @lydiaanderson7752
      @lydiaanderson7752 3 роки тому

      @Hello John how are you doing?

    • @zukowski2023
      @zukowski2023 3 роки тому

      @@WatchWesWork OK, I didn't want to be the lone wolf just "assuming" something...lol

    • @zukowski2023
      @zukowski2023 3 роки тому

      @@lydiaanderson7752 I am just "ducky" thanks, I am going to assume you are as well...lol

    • @lydiaanderson7752
      @lydiaanderson7752 3 роки тому

      @@zukowski2023 Good I loved to meet new people and get to know each other with time and patience can you suggest a way we can talk off here more often if you don't mind?

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful 3 роки тому +1

    You're a good kid, plus a very patient mechanic. I think you should do alright. Thanks.