A Day In The Life Of Monkey Wrench Mike! Join Me As I Search For Parts!

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  • Опубліковано 26 гру 2024

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  • @hamishcruden7623
    @hamishcruden7623 Рік тому +2

    Good on you... For us Benz and BMW guys a trip to find parts is even more interesting than a wander around the auction yard, which we also enjoy. The video is not lame... thanks for taking us on this trip!

  • @carguy4658
    @carguy4658 Рік тому +26

    Going to junkyards on parts searches for a guy, is like an Easter Egg hunt to a child.

  • @robertf4540
    @robertf4540 Рік тому +2

    Great video Mike!
    Hi to Lola and the Duckies!
    Stay safe.

  • @Scotts23
    @Scotts23 Рік тому +9

    Your videos are never ever lame Mike i personally don't mind or care if they're 5mins or 50mins long i shall be watching and enjoying them 👍🏼

  • @just4kicks950
    @just4kicks950 Рік тому +21

    I have fond memories of me & my dad going to the junkyards 🙂 RIP Pop's 😔. Thanks 🐵🔧Mike for the trip to the parts yard 🎬🙆👍. Salute 😎✌️

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. Рік тому +3

      Yeah, they were special times indeed

    • @just4kicks950
      @just4kicks950 Рік тому +2

      @@paulie-Gualtieri. I was hoping to share them kind of memories with my son . I ended up with 3 girls though 🤔 lol. Go figure 🙂

    • @paulie-Gualtieri.
      @paulie-Gualtieri. Рік тому +1

      ​@just4kicks950
      I know what you mean, you might have a grandson one day, that's if we still have the yards in the future, to walk around and pick parts from.

  • @ABRetroCollections
    @ABRetroCollections Рік тому +3

    Love the new intro Mike! I haven't been able to browse junk yards for a long time. My local town has a few, but they don't allow people to browse or pull their own parts.

  • @BigJon22091
    @BigJon22091 Рік тому +4

    Love the new intro, Mike! Also the junkyard walk arounds are awesome.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +3

    Going to the junkyard with you is cool.🙂

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +1

    Hello Lola and duckies. Be safe and careful.🙂👍🙏

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert2889 Рік тому +5

    Like the yard walk around 🎉

  • @tmulder2157
    @tmulder2157 Рік тому +4

    Like the search of parts in the junkyard, and a nice intro.

  • @rossfield8850
    @rossfield8850 Рік тому +2

    Love a junk yard walk round. I’ve also become slightly obsessed with pick n pull runs into Washington from Vancouver 😮

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Рік тому +4

    I love the new intro Mike 👍🙂👍

  • @leescales5216
    @leescales5216 Рік тому +1

    This brings up fond memories of going to the junkyard with my dad (RIP), and in later years with my son.

  • @marcusspicer2676
    @marcusspicer2676 Рік тому +4

    Mike! I like your new intro! 🙂

  • @chrislambert2889
    @chrislambert2889 Рік тому +3

    Really like the new intro🎉

  • @billinsa9752
    @billinsa9752 Рік тому +3

    I like junk yard visits as a nice change from Copart walk arounds

  • @KeiNovak
    @KeiNovak Рік тому +2

    Thanks for letting us know why you hadn't released a car fix/rebuild video in awhile.

  • @kevinwright1551
    @kevinwright1551 Рік тому +7

    Nice job on getting parts for the other car and getting it fixed up too. Keep up the great work.

  • @keithvallance219
    @keithvallance219 Рік тому +3

    Any videos you do are brilliant Mike

  • @whistlingdiesel
    @whistlingdiesel Рік тому +2

    "It's simply too much for me too screw out!" Excellent new intro!

  • @dave11686
    @dave11686 Рік тому +2

    Happy Saturday Mike!

  • @howardjacobs1325
    @howardjacobs1325 Рік тому +5

    Hi Mike glad the work in the Escalade is paying off I love love the wagons nice fix on the signals and turn signals
    Hello to Lola and the ducks the wagons videos are great I was skeptical of the Escalade but it’s coming together nicely as well thanks and enjoy your weekend 😊

  • @ThriftMachine
    @ThriftMachine Рік тому +2

    Combo Relays were a common fail point, many folks kept a spare in tje glovebox or spare tire area. Just an FYI to look in those areas

  • @errickadavis2161
    @errickadavis2161 Рік тому +1

    Hello Mike i love how you invent new words and sayings.

  • @kirkacola7942
    @kirkacola7942 Рік тому +1

    Great video like always Mike!🤠👍🏻🍻

  • @hakanhellgren
    @hakanhellgren Рік тому +4

    Nice to see you picking up parts for the cars, where i live in Sweden it´s very rare you can pick the parts from the cars by your own.

  • @2003cobramustang
    @2003cobramustang Рік тому +1

    Slow progress but baby steps is good. A lot of work but you have patience.

  • @bk_goatkim679
    @bk_goatkim679 Рік тому +5

    Oooo I love this! I want to see a day in the life of AAR too! Keep it up Mike! Nice new intro thing!! Also love how you stopped the esclade, hope you fix it!

  • @southernslipping4225
    @southernslipping4225 Рік тому +1

    Hey hey Mike

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +1

    Good morning Sir. Good to see you again.🙂👍

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 Рік тому +1

    I figured that wiring was going to take awhile.

  • @Burning-ru7ht
    @Burning-ru7ht Рік тому +1

    The intro is killing me ding ding ding😆😅

  • @paulie-Gualtieri.
    @paulie-Gualtieri. Рік тому +2

    Glad you got that SOB rat in the end.

  • @tommyhall2768
    @tommyhall2768 Рік тому +2

    Good luck buddy

  • @georgeborrero2783
    @georgeborrero2783 Рік тому +2

    I'm in the car lol 😂 u need to do more junk yard videos

  • @bentbentbar6269
    @bentbentbar6269 Рік тому +3

    Hey I am new to your channel and been enjoying it very much just wish they were longer anyway keep up the great work

  • @Mr.Worf63
    @Mr.Worf63 Рік тому +5

    You’re doing a great job on your wagon. I don’t doubt you’ll have her running well at some time. Very good parts picking 👍😎 Happy Thanksgiving 🇨🇦

  • @rustysuperbeetle3064
    @rustysuperbeetle3064 3 місяці тому

    I love going to the junkyard because it is a treasure trove of parts and cars that you hardly seen on the road today.

  • @JUST_ONE_ID10T
    @JUST_ONE_ID10T Рік тому +2

    i like the soldering heat shrink ones better that you can use a torch or heat gun until the solder melts.

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Рік тому +2

      I bought those but I’m worried heat from the engine would make them let go!

    • @JUST_ONE_ID10T
      @JUST_ONE_ID10T Рік тому +1

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike If you check the specs they are only rated for temperatures to 257° and the solder melts at 280°. so unless they are getting close to that temp it would be fine.

  • @southernslipping4225
    @southernslipping4225 Рік тому +1

    Them seats basically are covers they come off

  • @Markustajahoyrylaiva
    @Markustajahoyrylaiva Рік тому +1

    great new intro!

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +1

    Blinkers and antenna work. Woo hoo🙂👍

  • @michaelcoffey7362
    @michaelcoffey7362 Рік тому +1

    Cool 😀

  • @danielulz1640
    @danielulz1640 Рік тому +1

    You can post rewiring videos, just bleep out the cuss words. LOL. I would even watch videos of Lola frolicking in the back yard! Good luck with all your many projects.

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому +1

    All good take your time.👍

  • @ewanstewart8011
    @ewanstewart8011 10 місяців тому

    Great result Mike you really have those Mercedes sussed 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍🏻

  • @lindseythaemert4053
    @lindseythaemert4053 Рік тому +1

    Now you got to do is change the bulb in the rear and you'll have the turn signal on that left side again

  • @soelenny
    @soelenny Рік тому +3

    Must be nice to see it when up , Mike 😂😂😂

  • @damonwade9476
    @damonwade9476 Рік тому +1

    Nice 💯💯

  • @richardgreene3460
    @richardgreene3460 Рік тому

    Love videos like this! Hate bike videos! I agree 1000%, LKQ is NOW extraordinarily expensive! I hate you have to now buy any warranty! Much respect from NC!

  • @maverickflint1991
    @maverickflint1991 Рік тому

    Yes sir anytime. Great video.

  • @peterkwok9608
    @peterkwok9608 Рік тому

    Nice score Mike 😎😎👍👍

  • @theresadavis7440
    @theresadavis7440 Рік тому

    You are doing great. Love your videos. Huggs ❤❤

  • @micahbush3877
    @micahbush3877 Рік тому

    Good video Mike. Keep up the great work

  • @jasonbucher5622
    @jasonbucher5622 Рік тому

    New intro is awesome!

  • @edwardkamenar1493
    @edwardkamenar1493 Рік тому

    Yay, you changed your intro!!! HEY MIKEY, when a bulb is burned out the signal flashes faster so you can know one of them is out. You said "it's up for the first time".... Sounds like a personal issue to me lol.

  • @yoelmarquez7835
    @yoelmarquez7835 Рік тому

    Nice Day Mickie l hope you fixit both Mercedes. The look in good condición good cara.

  • @dinispaulino7512
    @dinispaulino7512 Рік тому

    You might have some grounds missing, if you notice the oil pressure gauge goes straight to 3 whith the ignition on and engine off, which of course isn't right.

  • @edwardmartinez9459
    @edwardmartinez9459 Рік тому +2

    A day at the junk yard outstanding.

  • @Simplyput3451
    @Simplyput3451 Рік тому

    You can always fill time forvthe Lola fan club. 50,000 subs soon.

  • @Mattyice-84
    @Mattyice-84 Рік тому +1

    What Mike your dog didn't take drivers ed my did and got there cdl too lol

  • @paulmason8357
    @paulmason8357 Рік тому +1

    👍

  • @Hypergreenjeepman
    @Hypergreenjeepman Рік тому +1

    U got that rat great job mike 😂❤

  • @derekbush1815
    @derekbush1815 Рік тому +3

    First!

  • @rudypernas7962
    @rudypernas7962 Рік тому

    nice mike glsd u got it working😀😀

  • @ralphadams4478
    @ralphadams4478 Рік тому +1

    Looks like a ground issue in turn signals

  • @haskellburks
    @haskellburks Рік тому +1

    Hello Mike aka Monkey Wrench Mike. Taking the Cadillac Escalade to the salvage yards for parts for the Wonder Wagon and Rat Wagon.

  • @bigalsbikeandauto
    @bigalsbikeandauto Рік тому

    Mike my 87 grey market 300E is still waiting for you free of charge!

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Рік тому +1

      Would she make the drive home?? Lol!! 😅😅😅

    • @bigalsbikeandauto
      @bigalsbikeandauto Рік тому

      @@MonkeyWrenchMike absolutely not 😂 but I have connections I can probably get it shipped to you for under $500. Give it some thought, I really hate to scrap it there are very few grey market W124s in the US as far as I know. Red cloth heated seat interior super rare!

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Рік тому

    Hey my friend

  • @michaellian6554
    @michaellian6554 Рік тому

    X on the parts car that you just took parts off of what the headlights and grill fit the Disco inferno is that front end look for me as the same headlights in better?

  • @dworsak79
    @dworsak79 Рік тому +1

    Hey Mike, do you still have Monkey Wrench Mike stickers? If so I'd like to get one.

  • @christophermason3191
    @christophermason3191 Рік тому +1

    Ask Randy to come help

  • @EuroprisPluss
    @EuroprisPluss Рік тому

    maybe you have a bad oil pressure sensor or wiring problem because oil pressure gauge is at 3 bar before starting engine

  • @thenaturecreater8906
    @thenaturecreater8906 Рік тому +2

    Great to finally have a proper monkey video again! Please take us with you to the pull apart again! Much better than those tragic walk around videos and bike videos

    • @joansimko7206
      @joansimko7206 Рік тому +1

      Yes enjoy the trips to get parts would enjoy those walk arounds as much if you showed removal from the donor vehicles

    • @BuildTheSandbox
      @BuildTheSandbox Рік тому

      Some walk around vids are fun.@@joansimko7206

  • @theappalachianrambler
    @theappalachianrambler Рік тому

    Do you always get cheers when you finally get it up?

  • @dianab3827
    @dianab3827 Рік тому

    You appear to have that truly rare item - a rat rod with actual rats. 😁

  • @tayobrian
    @tayobrian Рік тому +1

    💯💯💯💥💥

  • @tomtheraton3058
    @tomtheraton3058 Рік тому

    Im trying to restoring my 300d turbo 1992 sportline im from france and to be honest not simple and not cheap to find parts :)

  • @josephwilkerson4731
    @josephwilkerson4731 Рік тому

    “Lame ducks” I get it

  • @whateverrobert
    @whateverrobert Рік тому

    I have seizures so they take away my license gets taken away and my cars sit at times I chased rats and got em before the wires got screwed up.

  • @Oyvind88
    @Oyvind88 Рік тому +1

    First, great video😀👏

  • @inovahightechltd
    @inovahightechltd Рік тому

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @bobber22
    @bobber22 Рік тому

    Mike, I think you might have gotten a hair cut on that Escalade!!!

  • @trbstang
    @trbstang Рік тому

    Tell me about LKQ. Nickel and dime you like crazy.

  • @planetwisconsin9901
    @planetwisconsin9901 Рік тому

    D'awww 🐶

  • @cjmarsh504
    @cjmarsh504 Рік тому

    I'm glad you got that rat out of the benz

  • @Jsellers1965
    @Jsellers1965 Рік тому

    Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice, Janice,

  • @roydavis2242
    @roydavis2242 Рік тому

    I once heard that a junkyard to a man is like a fabric shop to a woman. I like the walk-throughs but won't watch either your or Randy's bike videos.

  • @budledbetter7457
    @budledbetter7457 Рік тому

    Good videos as long as you keep better than you Randy out of your videos !!!

    • @MonkeyWrenchMike
      @MonkeyWrenchMike  Рік тому +3

      Randy will always be welcome to appear in any of my videos.

  • @bigbellyrebuilds2778
    @bigbellyrebuilds2778 Рік тому +1

    Let's see the word of the day is LAME...