Working on this project this whole time, I’ve gotten to know your family and how much you put in, I thought I worked hard and too much until I met you, no doubt about it, you have put in some time, I’m honored to have been able to take your vision and bring it to reality so you can take a small step back and enjoy more time with your wife and energetic kids.
Ladies and gentlemen, the man who put my ideas into a real garage. He’s spent the better part of this year building this garage AND taking the same care I do when building cars, perhaps more. Thanks Tim!
@@TDJRemodeling Thank you, Tim! This is a wonderful space you have constructed. Even just seeing it through a tablet, it has a great feeling. Can't wait to see more of it and Eric wrenching in it.
Brother, you work your ass off. I'm glad to see you making yourself more available to your family. Cars come and go, as you know. Kids grow up fast, don't miss it.
Dude! My jaw literally dropped when you revealed the new garage! Looks great! And whatever you do for your channel, do it for you. The OG'ers here will be here for you. Enjoy life and, even more important, enjoy your family.
Honestly the format you have right now feels more personalised to people that have an idea about the car industry. That’s why I think your channel is so successful. Please don’t ever change:)
Family first, business second, UA-cam after. Priorities. Nothing wrong with scaling down the channel to surge time on the more important things. We’ll still watch the videos.
Eric I having been watching you for about 4 yrs now. You have helped me threw some very tough times in my life. Unfortunately the passing of my wife in 2023. She watched you sometimes with me and loved your humor. To see what you have become is out of this world. You need to take the gift that you have and run to the moon and back. For what you are doing for you and your family love your channel. Thanks ERic❤
Don't sell yourself short. You are one of the smartest, most motivated people on UA-cam. The fact that you never beg for likes and subscribes yet continue to grow is proof of that. your new shop looks great and I look forward to seeing videos from there. It's great that your wife is so supportive of what you do. Thanks for the entertainment and keep going!
I’m 47 and laying here watching your video with a heating pad on my lower back. Then I see your green shirt saying, my favorite childhood memory is my back not hurting.. lol Well said! Enjoy your channel. I appreciate your great work ethic and love for your family. And having a supportive wife is everything. Merry Christmas and Semper Fi
Thank you for putting together this long video. I managed it in one sitting (super rare to watch anything close to this long, but it was you, and everything we don't always get to see). I loved the barn tin in your new garage at first sight, even before you told the back story. Nice to meet your other half, only caught a few glimpses of your family over the years. 41 is a good time to get things in order, keep doing what you love, and you'll still be thinking half your age when you retire (I still think of myself being 30, until some reminder of my additional almost 4 decades hits me). Glad you are able to pare down the days at your business, and you will suffer less stress from all the projects as you work on more of them. I have been going through all my junk in my garage, electronic parts not car parts, same problem, good, valuable projects no longer worth that much of my time, energy, or space. Hoping I get some of my projects done, I can't wait to follow you with more of yours. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and yours!
OMG you are an incurable romantic! Your Grandfather's barn tin is a treasure and I respect you so much for saving it. Taking the extra day to be with your family is so good for your invisible health, the mental and spiritual side. Damn good for you for doing it. P.S. Do you have a good fire suppression system?
I watch hundreds of car vids, love the Car Wizard videos and Hoovies stuff too but with you I love this format: 1. Engine pull downs 2. Save a car, like from the floods. No fancy builds.
The #1 reason your channel is popular is because people LIKE you. You're the star of your show. The content is somewhat secondary. It's why Matt's Off-Road Recovery is so popular. Matt is very likable. I've met him; he's just like he is in the videos. And you found one of the very, very few women who aren't all about them and can actually be supportive of her husband's interests.
I’m so proud of you Eric. Going to one teardown a week and focusing on your family, and actually getting some good sleep (and not falling asleep on the way home at 2:30am) is a very good thing. God bless you and your family.
This is the first UA-cam video of this length i have EVER watched. Merry Christmas. Watched it on Christmas day. Great day. Thank you, Eric. Blessings to you and your family
There are other guys on YT who tear down engines, but you are by far the most entertaining one. I really love your kind of humor. You make changes in order to take care of your health and your family life. That's great. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for not putting music in your videos!!! It's the main reason I can watch them on Saturday night. I prefer my own music to accompany UA-cam videos. Nothing personal, I'm sure you'd pick excellent songs.
I came for the engine tear downs in 2021, but I stay for the midweeks. You have awesome taste in cars, and I'm sure that being in the corner of the industry you're in played a big part in that. Can't wait to watch more on all of your projects, especially the BMWs.
Woah woah woah. I watch the channel for car stuff, not so I can cut some onions! I'm not crying you're crying! Would love to see the misses in some tear down videos. The fact you're so excited to show her intros and funny gags that you've filmed means it would be entertaining to have you two giggling and having fun doing them together.
Hi thanks for the snippet into your life, I like watching your videos great content with a host that has character with real life values speaks volumes to me . Truely appreciate content thank you sir
We absolutely love your videos and your wife is so awesome. Your better half indeed. Thank you for showing us your shop, we’ve always wanted to see it and truly grateful for this opportunity. My husband and I enjoy watching what you do, your sense of humor, and we are so happy to see you making steps that will help you and your family because they are the most important part of your world. We will always support you and pray for Gods blessings in your life. ❤😊
Love this channel. I look forward to any and every video posted. This one was outstanding. Congratulations to you and your family. You and your wife are beautiful people!
Eric, you've said before how lucky you are. The luckiest guys I know also happen to be the hardest workers. You've earned every bit of your success and I'm glad to see you're blessed with such a patient, understanding wife...something lucky guys also tend to have.
I’m only halfway through the video and your comment was why you well you never see it in yourself but we see it in you. You’re great in front of the camera. You’re just balls out honest there’s not a shit bone in your body and you’re a great person and that comes through every video you make.
55:30 I had to catch my breath. I could see the emotion in your face, Eric. Lots of questionable characters gain the kind of popularity you have. Sometimes the good ones shine through. Merry Christmas, man. God bless.
You are a smart man. A family man , a business man, and still keep your sanity. I commend you. We are only here a short time, and if you cant have family, happiness, and stability is it worth it? You are a beacon in the dark for many. I am older than u but I look up to you. Thank you again.
Eric, As hard as I can, it is impossible to say why I/we love to watch you tear down engines and go about your wonderful days. One appeal is that you are real and don't B.S. at all. They say the greatest gift is to do work you love with people that are the same. We learn from every tear down and every video including this one. It's magic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smile and feel free to engage your family too.
Really appreciate that you were able to hang onto the spirit of your grandpa, even though you didn't know him well. Both of my grandfathers pre-deceased me, so I didn't even have the opportunity that you did. I guess I am a little jealous. The aesthetic of the corrugated galvanized steel is terrific as well. Best of luck on your transition. I'll be with you along the way.
I dig the Vehcor vibe i get you are a knowledgable mechanic and instead of grand ams you have bmws and obs GMTs among other cool stuff. In the shop i work on everything and have parted out cars too. Rare to see a true automotive shop that can do engine and body work stuff together like someone at home would do with a home garage. Best of luck and will keep on watching. Merry Christmas
After meeting you in person. I know why you are the base of this type of channel. Truly a down to earth person and a delight to talk to and buy parts from.
I’ve watched 3 other UA-camrs recently with similar conflicts about business, family, and the time for UA-cam creation. I have been compulsive in my life accumulating projects and I appreciate your similar perspective. Please keep balance in your life as you make the content we enjoy so much!
Congratulations on your garage upgrade. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I have never escaped Minnesota. I am 71 years old and we just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. You and you wife deserve to be congratulated on your commitment to each other, your children and your work ethic. On another topic, I share your frustration with the 'salvage' and 'prior salvage' title situations. My beloved state legislature has enacted another law that automatically assigns a salvage title to any vehicle that gets its title assigned to an insurance company. I recently purchased a 2021 Buick Envision for my wife after her knee surgery. It is my second, maybe third salvage title car. The Buick only needed 2 passenger side doors. At 11 months old when the accident happened, lock-downs and overseas shipping forced the leaser to return the car to the lessor, and consequently, it was moved to the insurance company. I don't know why. However, I purchased it midway through 2023 from an autobody shop that took a risk to purchase and repair it. Net, I found out that with 7,000 miles on it, all of the Buick warranties are expired, even the pollution control items. And to add insult to injury, even though the value of the vehicle is diminished significantly, I continue to pay full price for the annual license tags. All because the title passed through the insurance company, NOT because the repairs were a significant portion of the value of the vehicle. Sorry, I'm whining. Good luck in 2025!
Eric, enjoy the rewards of life while you can. Having a space for your passions at home is one of the most important things a person can do for themselves. I remember the day that the construction crew gave me the keys to my shop that I had built in the back yard. Finally, I had every tool I could possibly want. Some projects paid for the building. Most projects were/are just because I want something that only exists in my head. Congratulations on the new garage. You are so right about time with your family. We can always get more money. Time is our most precious commodity. So love easily and always eat dessert first.
I will never tear down an engine but the vital hints you give are absolutely worth watching what you do. Well done - keep going AS YOU ARE ABLE! Everyone gets old age. Just recognize it!
Megan, I'm glad we have made it possible for Eric to be the father and husband he needs to be while continuing to follow his passion and entertain us all at the same time. Thank you for standing by him and supporting his adventures Megan. None of us would be here if it wasn't for you giving up your time with Eric. I hope Eric, Megan and your kids had a wonderful Christmas. Cant wait to see the future of the channel.
A dedicated space with an awesome backdrop that is feet from your house is going to be a game changer for you. I'm looking forward to seeing teardowns in the new space!
I get it dude. Up until 2 years ago I worked nights for almost 20 years. 70 hours, 6 days. I have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Twice at stop lights waiting, I was woken by a horn behind me. The final straw was falling asleep in my own garage and waking up behind the wheel 3 hours later with the engine still running. Thank God I hadn't closed the door. Nobody was ever hurt and I figured it was time. Keep the main thing, the main thing. You get one life. I look forward to the new videos.
I'm so happy for you Eric! I'm sitting here smiling for you, and i really just wish I could give you and your family a hug! listening your backstory, hearing how much a support your wife and family has been to just makes every second of each of your videos even more meaningful, I cant even put it into words. I wish the absolute best for you and your family! Thank you so much!!!!
Yes, we absolutely can have a little of Mrs I do Cars along with your very specific humor!! We all know a good man becomes a good man because he has a good partner. Thank you Mrs IDC for lending us Eric for the time we all know he could and would obviously love to spend with you and the kids. I'm sure you will Eric, family is always first ....IDC family comes second 👍🏼👍🏼
You're a blessed man, Eric! A great wife, a business that is quite necessary, two kids and a huge garage at home. Wonderful! Best wishes for a great 2025 to one and all.
Hey Eric, I would just like to say how this video and the love that you have for your family and business really has pulled on my heart strings. What a brilliant guy. Damien
Congratulations Eric! Been with you since the beginning and since I’m older than you, I can say I’m proud of you and the channel you’ve built that has provided us endless Saturday night entertainment. Dedicating more time for family is always the right choice and commendable. Met you last Summer when I stopped by the shop looking for a used water pump….😂
Eric we really enjoy your midweek videos but its like an extra treat for us. As long as you do a teardown video were happy. Dont burn yourself out. Focus on your life and family. We'll be here when you put out a new video. Thanks Eric for all your videos.
Eric, You made me well up and shed a tear. Family is always first and I learned that the hard way. Due to work, I missed my first born growing up and I vowed not to make that mistake again! I didn't and now 25 years later with a bucket load of memories I couldn't be a happier Dad.
Bro. Your where your at because you built it. Enjoy your family time. Your employees respect you because you've treated them well and you've set an honest example. And that's why your growing. Honest. Humble and very thankful. Thank you for your content and thank you for sharing. Love your heart bro
Family comes first! I have twenty-five years on you. I love your channel, always enjoy the videos you post. I miss the time I should have spent with my kids. You already know how fast they grow. You are very sensible, knowing something has to give. I would love a video of you just giving a lecture on engines and cars. No tear down, Just you giving us a history lesson. You are a walking talking encyclopedia, when it comes to automobiles. My dream would be for you and Jay Leno to sit down and have a free form discussion. Unscripted just two awesome car guys hanging out. Anyhow Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
I am an old timer. I love cars, fishing and my 14 grandchildren. I enjoy watching your tear downs as well as other UA-cam channels. I VERY rarely post comment. Partly because I watch on my TV. But in this case, I fired up my laptop just for the purpose of saying this. You channel is a big hit with viewer partly be cause of the subject. And also because of your vast experience and attitude that says ( If you've seen one, you've seen 5,000. But I personally think the best thing about watching your videos is that it is apparent that you are just a nice guy. And I applaud your decision to drop your time at your business down to 4 days and spend more time with your family.
The reason you do so well on here is because you come across as being a genuine person and not fake. Congrats on the build and life change, from someone who has adult kids take the time away from work to spend with them and build the memories, they do grow up quickly and you can’t go back in time to spend more time with them so what you are doing is 100% the smart choice not only for you but the family. Happy Holidays, hope you guys had a safe and great one
3:45 as a Subaru XT coupe owner that wall art definitely made me happy to see, thats an era of Subaru thats almost never talked about anymore, they were second place in JD power quality ratings behind only Mercedes, thats really cool to see in the lobby. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family Eric!
I only had a short time to catch a video tonight but I just couldn't stop watching this and now I'm probably going to be in a sleep deficit like Eric must frequently be. Thank you very much for sharing your work areas, your challenges, your projects, your super cool new home garage, future plans, and it's such a bonus to get to meet more of your wife. Always loved her little bits once in a while. Ok, I gotta get to bed but this is all very fantastic!
The first time watching this video, I fell asleep halfway through. I'm glad I went back to re-watch it. If you posted once a week, or once a month, I'd be thrilled. Take care of yourself first, we'll be here. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Eric, and God Bless.
Eric. I'm so happy for you and your family. Condensing and simplifying your life is probably something that will pay huge dividends! This video was a wonderful treat and an honor to share. Your wife, much like your buddy Ray,s "wife unit" can be a nice addition and a good reminder for us that "you have a life" Bravo! Please keep Saturday night tear-down!😮😮😮
Proud of you, man! I own a small business and learned a long time ago the value of family time. I'm certainly not perfect at the balance, but I missed a lot of family stuff in the past. Your channel has also inspired me to start my own UA-cam channel.
I spotted a 1996 Corvette LT4 in Bin A1. Red spark plug wires. It’s a one year only engine. I have one in my 1996 C4 with 14k miles. Merry Christmas! 🎄 11:47
Eric, you are a testament to the American dream: Work hard and good things happen. Stepping back a bit is a wise choice. Kids are yours for a short while. You've got lots of years after they start their own lives. Oh, and your wife is adorable! You're a lucky man who's made his own luck. Cheers!
Eric, I don't know that I have ever tuned into a YT video on Christmas. it's taken me 5x to try and finish it.. going to be tomorrow and that's a good thing.. You're honest and funny, at the same time. We all wish you were over today for Christmas dinner. We knew you were dedicated and it shows up bigtime in this video in so many ways. As 10yrs your senior I can relate to the sleep becoming a 'regular' body function.. So wonderful to meet Megan, and hear about the kiddos, 1000 more important than any dime you will ever turn at the shop. Thank you for sharing this dimension of your life. The newly covered driveway spot is an amazing story like no other WOW. Quality over quantity wins. Reimagining the tin into a barn turned inside out, heirloom mancave, was not just brilliant, it shows your patience and creativity follows you wherever you go. Would love to know where the light fixtures came from. Your kick in the pants on the Subaru,s get me every time... a '11 Forester landed here in the fleet this summer. Will not be a sequel. It was an offer to me I could not refuse tho. For one of the kids and it is on borrowed time. I should just keep a 55 gal oil drum in the back. #opec_approved. Tip my hat to you buddy... happiest of new year's to you guys!
Sir, I enjoy this so much as a viewer. You did such a wonderful job, and it was nice to meet Mrs.Eric She did a great job. OH my how supportive she is of you and your dreams AND my favorite brief moment was from deep inside your heart Eric I cried that's just what you did to many of your viewers Wow, I am so glad I joined your channel Merry Christmas to you and your family, and of course Happy NewYear! P.s. I would believe more that you're in your late twenties You look so young!
So cool! Thoroughly enjoy your videos and humor! I am also 41, and I am living the dream as well! Best of luck to you, and may the future be full of blessings for you and your family!!
I couldn’t watch your resent video without making a comment. First off i have a 1970 Pontiac station wagon that has a 455 rocket motor in it. It still runs and drives awesome only has 80000 miles on it. I love to go out and start it just to hear the sound of the tailpipes when that motor comes to life, nothing sweeter than that. Secondly i would just like to thank you for everything you do. Im sure everyone has told you already that cars and engines will be around for a long time. your kids won’t, so take the time to enjoy them. wont be long before they will be married and having there own families. Im 61 years old doesn’t seem like i should be that old already. Thanks Eric god bless you and your family
Been watching since teardown 15 and will continue to watch until you say your done. Love the videos. Awesome job on the new garage. Keep up the awesome work.
I have a soon to be 20 year old 2005 Suburban I am restoring to operation. I feel your pain regarding project vehicles revealing deeper issues. Thanks for sharing your shop expansion with us. Good stuff, best of luck to you.
Take care, and a massive thanks to you, your team at work, and, most importantly, Mrs I do cars! Behind every successful person is a team of people who believe in you just as much, if not more, than you do. The trick is finding those people and getting them on board. So, well done, and I am looking forward to whatever directions you decide to take the channel.
Hey, You have a really great channel. I really enjoy watching your videos. My wife even likes to watch your videos because she likes to look it destroyed things.. LOL It's really cool to see this other facet of you. Putting that barn tin up was an amazing tribute to your grandfather. Much respect Eric!
New garage addition looks really nice. Do what you need to do to stay healthy and have a healthy family life. We aren't going to leave because you need more time off or whatever you require to get through life.
What a wonderful Christmas present for your viewers. You are a very upstanding person, a role model for many small business, responsible, and for your family. Good job!
You are a lucky & blessed man. Thanks for the 50 cent tour. BTW, when someone asks you how many project cars you have, the answer is “ somewhere too many and not enough.”
Eric, this one is for you. As a fellow adhd riddled workaholic with a million projects at my disposal for an easy dopamine hit at the slightest hint of progress.......I relate to you. I watch every tear down for your commentary. I know how engines work, and unless something super interesting pops up in the process, im generally not even watching the screen. There's a lot about you that is to blame for the success this channel has had. Watching you have that little break down at the possibilities this new garage space gives you.....that fuckin hit home bro. I left a lucrative job to have more home time myself. The current economy has me wondering if it was the right choice, but we ain't struggling or skipping bills so it's all good. I can't wait to see what's in store in the coming years, I look forward to seeing the incredible progress that's sure to come from having an extra day in your week, and I'm excited to see the value Megan adds to the channel and content. She's more than earned herself a crack at it if you ask me. Merry Christmas.
The fact you can let your crew work and do it right without you needing to be there is a testament to you as much as them. Looking for the best folks instead of the cheapest guy takes time and effort and costs you more short term but makes you more long term. And lets you do what you do to make us all look forward to Saturdays. My schedule literally waits for your Saturday night video before bed. Next step is the merch for us dorks who buy a fellas merch and shop at OReillys, and buy PigMat there cause some dude said it’s great stuff. And the microfiber dispenser box was key on the wife’s bakery construction
Kudos for putting your family first. Blessings to you and your lovely and supportive wife. I love your honesty and no-frills content. I've learned a great deal from watching you do what you love.
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” ― Will Rogers Eric you are moving in the right direction and on the right track! Keep up the good work! You got this! Happy new year!
Working on this project this whole time, I’ve gotten to know your family and how much you put in, I thought I worked hard and too much until I met you, no doubt about it, you have put in some time, I’m honored to have been able to take your vision and bring it to reality so you can take a small step back and enjoy more time with your wife and energetic kids.
Ladies and gentlemen, the man who put my ideas into a real garage. He’s spent the better part of this year building this garage AND taking the same care I do when building cars, perhaps more.
Thanks Tim!
@@TDJRemodeling Thank you, Tim! This is a wonderful space you have constructed. Even just seeing it through a tablet, it has a great feeling. Can't wait to see more of it and Eric wrenching in it.
Under what company name do you sell parts on eBay, etc?
How can anyone get collision insurance on vehicles that old to even warrant an insurance certificate for destruction?
Brother, you work your ass off. I'm glad to see you making yourself more available to your family. Cars come and go, as you know. Kids grow up fast, don't miss it.
I second the motion!!
I say Amen to that also
I fully understand and support that - I’m always happy to see someone put their family first.
He needs to add an employee for the channel to help him out
Dude! My jaw literally dropped when you revealed the new garage! Looks great!
And whatever you do for your channel, do it for you. The OG'ers here will be here for you. Enjoy life and, even more important, enjoy your family.
Honestly the format you have right now feels more personalised to people that have an idea about the car industry. That’s why I think your channel is so successful. Please don’t ever change:)
Seriously Eric - you deserve this. I love that family is #1 with you. You’re a man after my own heart. May God continue to bless you and your channel.
Every man needs someone who looks at them like your wife looks at you.
All the best to you and yours next year and forever.
I was going to say the same thing. You are a lucky man. Thanks for sharing.
Family first, business second, UA-cam after. Priorities. Nothing wrong with scaling down the channel to surge time on the more important things.
We’ll still watch the videos.
Eric, you're good enough, you're smart enough, and gosh darnnit people like you
This made me laugh
dadgum heck and tarnation yes we do
Eric
I having been watching you for about 4 yrs now. You have helped me threw some very tough times in my life. Unfortunately the passing of my wife in 2023. She watched you sometimes with me and loved your humor. To see what you have become is out of this world. You need to take the gift that you have and run to the moon and back. For what you are doing for you and your family love your channel. Thanks ERic❤
Don't sell yourself short. You are one of the smartest, most motivated people on UA-cam. The fact that you never beg for likes and subscribes yet continue to grow is proof of that. your new shop looks great and I look forward to seeing videos from there. It's great that your wife is so supportive of what you do. Thanks for the entertainment and keep going!
I’m 47 and laying here watching your video with a heating pad on my lower back. Then I see your green shirt saying, my favorite childhood memory is my back not hurting.. lol Well said! Enjoy your channel. I appreciate your great work ethic and love for your family. And having a supportive wife is everything. Merry Christmas and Semper Fi
Thank you for putting together this long video. I managed it in one sitting (super rare to watch anything close to this long, but it was you, and everything we don't always get to see). I loved the barn tin in your new garage at first sight, even before you told the back story. Nice to meet your other half, only caught a few glimpses of your family over the years. 41 is a good time to get things in order, keep doing what you love, and you'll still be thinking half your age when you retire (I still think of myself being 30, until some reminder of my additional almost 4 decades hits me). Glad you are able to pare down the days at your business, and you will suffer less stress from all the projects as you work on more of them. I have been going through all my junk in my garage, electronic parts not car parts, same problem, good, valuable projects no longer worth that much of my time, energy, or space. Hoping I get some of my projects done, I can't wait to follow you with more of yours. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you and yours!
OMG you are an incurable romantic! Your Grandfather's barn tin is a treasure and I respect you so much for saving it. Taking the extra day to be with your family is so good for your invisible health, the mental and spiritual side. Damn good for you for doing it.
P.S. Do you have a good fire suppression system?
I watch hundreds of car vids, love the Car Wizard videos and Hoovies stuff too but with you I love this format:
1. Engine pull downs
2. Save a car, like from the floods. No fancy builds.
I used to watch the car wizard...
Until I got sick sexual jokes...
Thank You Eric. You are a fine role model for your children................Jay
The #1 reason your channel is popular is because people LIKE you. You're the star of your show. The content is somewhat secondary. It's why Matt's Off-Road Recovery is so popular. Matt is very likable. I've met him; he's just like he is in the videos. And you found one of the very, very few women who aren't all about them and can actually be supportive of her husband's interests.
I’m so proud of you Eric. Going to one teardown a week and focusing on your family, and actually getting some good sleep (and not falling asleep on the way home at 2:30am) is a very good thing. God bless you and your family.
This is the first UA-cam video of this length i have EVER watched. Merry Christmas. Watched it on Christmas day. Great day. Thank you, Eric. Blessings to you and your family
Merry Christmas and God bless you and thanks for the enjoyment that you give to us all.
There are other guys on YT who tear down engines, but you are by far the most entertaining one. I really love your kind of humor.
You make changes in order to take care of your health and your family life. That's great. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for not putting music in your videos!!! It's the main reason I can watch them on Saturday night. I prefer my own music to accompany UA-cam videos. Nothing personal, I'm sure you'd pick excellent songs.
Some channels are enamored with sleazy ghetto music. I can get more than enough of that at the gas pump.
I came for the engine tear downs in 2021, but I stay for the midweeks. You have awesome taste in cars, and I'm sure that being in the corner of the industry you're in played a big part in that. Can't wait to watch more on all of your projects, especially the BMWs.
Woah woah woah. I watch the channel for car stuff, not so I can cut some onions! I'm not crying you're crying! Would love to see the misses in some tear down videos. The fact you're so excited to show her intros and funny gags that you've filmed means it would be entertaining to have you two giggling and having fun doing them together.
Hi thanks for the snippet into your life, I like watching your videos great content with a host that has character with real life values speaks volumes to me . Truely appreciate content thank you sir
We absolutely love your videos and your wife is so awesome. Your better half indeed. Thank you for showing us your shop, we’ve always wanted to see it and truly grateful for this opportunity. My husband and I enjoy watching what you do, your sense of humor, and we are so happy to see you making steps that will help you and your family because they are the most important part of your world. We will always support you and pray for Gods blessings in your life. ❤😊
Love this channel. I look forward to any and every video posted. This one was outstanding. Congratulations to you and your family. You and your wife are beautiful people!
Merry Christmas, Eric!
I’ve been turning wrenches for 45 years. And I still learn by watching your videos!
Thank you for your hard work!
Eric, you've said before how lucky you are. The luckiest guys I know also happen to be the hardest workers. You've earned every bit of your success and I'm glad to see you're blessed with such a patient, understanding wife...something lucky guys also tend to have.
I’m only halfway through the video and your comment was why you well you never see it in yourself but we see it in you. You’re great in front of the camera. You’re just balls out honest there’s not a shit bone in your body and you’re a great person and that comes through every video you make.
55:30 I had to catch my breath. I could see the emotion in your face, Eric. Lots of questionable characters gain the kind of popularity you have. Sometimes the good ones shine through. Merry Christmas, man. God bless.
You are a smart man. A family man , a business man, and still keep your sanity. I commend you. We are only here a short time, and if you cant have family, happiness, and stability is it worth it? You are a beacon in the dark for many. I am older than u but I look up to you. Thank you again.
Eric, As hard as I can, it is impossible to say why I/we love to watch you tear down engines and go about your wonderful days. One appeal is that you are real and don't B.S. at all. They say the greatest gift is to do work you love with people that are the same. We learn from every tear down and every video including this one. It's magic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smile and feel free to engage your family too.
Really appreciate that you were able to hang onto the spirit of your grandpa, even though you didn't know him well. Both of my grandfathers pre-deceased me, so I didn't even have the opportunity that you did. I guess I am a little jealous. The aesthetic of the corrugated galvanized steel is terrific as well. Best of luck on your transition. I'll be with you along the way.
I dig the Vehcor vibe i get you are a knowledgable mechanic and instead of grand ams you have bmws and obs GMTs among other cool stuff. In the shop i work on everything and have parted out cars too. Rare to see a true automotive shop that can do engine and body work stuff together like someone at home would do with a home garage. Best of luck and will keep on watching. Merry Christmas
After meeting you in person. I know why you are the base of this type of channel. Truly a down to earth person and a delight to talk to and buy parts from.
Being honest and doing the right thing is hard. Cudo’s to you for not passing on integrity
I’ve watched 3 other UA-camrs recently with similar conflicts about business, family, and the time for UA-cam creation. I have been compulsive in my life accumulating projects and I appreciate your similar perspective. Please keep balance in your life as you make the content we enjoy so much!
Congratulations on your garage upgrade. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I have never escaped Minnesota. I am 71 years old and we just celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary.
You and you wife deserve to be congratulated on your commitment to each other, your children and your work ethic.
On another topic, I share your frustration with the 'salvage' and 'prior salvage' title situations. My beloved state legislature has enacted another law that automatically assigns a salvage title to any vehicle that gets its title assigned to an insurance company.
I recently purchased a 2021 Buick Envision for my wife after her knee surgery. It is my second, maybe third salvage title car. The Buick only needed 2 passenger side doors. At 11 months old when the accident happened, lock-downs and overseas shipping forced the leaser to return the car to the lessor, and consequently, it was moved to the insurance company. I don't know why. However, I purchased it midway through 2023 from an autobody shop that took a risk to purchase and repair it. Net, I found out that with 7,000 miles on it, all of the Buick warranties are expired, even the pollution control items. And to add insult to injury, even though the value of the vehicle is diminished significantly, I continue to pay full price for the annual license tags. All because the title passed through the insurance company, NOT because the repairs were a significant portion of the value of the vehicle. Sorry, I'm whining.
Good luck in 2025!
Merry Christmas Eric!! Great video as always
Happy for you Eric. You deserve it bud.
Eric, enjoy the rewards of life while you can. Having a space for your passions at home is one of the most important things a person can do for themselves. I remember the day that the construction crew gave me the keys to my shop that I had built in the back yard. Finally, I had every tool I could possibly want. Some projects paid for the building. Most projects were/are just because I want something that only exists in my head. Congratulations on the new garage. You are so right about time with your family. We can always get more money. Time is our most precious commodity. So love easily and always eat dessert first.
I will never tear down an engine but the vital hints you give are absolutely worth watching what you do. Well done - keep going AS YOU ARE ABLE! Everyone gets old age. Just recognize it!
You must do it once. I hope you have family to help that. Merry Christmas
Megan, I'm glad we have made it possible for Eric to be the father and husband he needs to be while continuing to follow his passion and entertain us all at the same time.
Thank you for standing by him and supporting his adventures Megan. None of us would be here if it wasn't for you giving up your time with Eric.
I hope Eric, Megan and your kids had a wonderful Christmas. Cant wait to see the future of the channel.
A dedicated space with an awesome backdrop that is feet from your house is going to be a game changer for you. I'm looking forward to seeing teardowns in the new space!
I get it dude. Up until 2 years ago I worked nights for almost 20 years. 70 hours, 6 days. I have fallen asleep behind the wheel. Twice at stop lights waiting, I was woken by a horn behind me. The final straw was falling asleep in my own garage and waking up behind the wheel 3 hours later with the engine still running. Thank God I hadn't closed the door. Nobody was ever hurt and I figured it was time. Keep the main thing, the main thing. You get one life. I look forward to the new videos.
I'm so happy for you Eric! I'm sitting here smiling for you, and i really just wish I could give you and your family a hug! listening your backstory, hearing how much a support your wife and family has been to just makes every second of each of your videos even more meaningful, I cant even put it into words. I wish the absolute best for you and your family! Thank you so much!!!!
Yes, we absolutely can have a little of Mrs I do Cars along with your very specific humor!! We all know a good man becomes a good man because he has a good partner. Thank you Mrs IDC for lending us Eric for the time we all know he could and would obviously love to spend with you and the kids. I'm sure you will Eric, family is always first ....IDC family comes second 👍🏼👍🏼
Good for you Eric. Finding a way to combine passion and family. Living the American dream by proving hard work pays off.
You're a blessed man, Eric! A great wife, a business that is quite necessary, two kids and a huge garage at home. Wonderful! Best wishes for a great 2025 to one and all.
Hey Eric, I would just like to say how this video and the love that you have for your family and business really has pulled on my heart strings. What a brilliant guy. Damien
Congratulations Eric! Been with you since the beginning and since I’m older than you, I can say I’m proud of you and the channel you’ve built that has provided us endless Saturday night entertainment. Dedicating more time for family is always the right choice and commendable. Met you last Summer when I stopped by the shop looking for a used water pump….😂
Eric we really enjoy your midweek videos but its like an extra treat for us. As long as you do a teardown video were happy. Dont burn yourself out. Focus on your life and family. We'll be here when you put out a new video. Thanks Eric for all your videos.
Eric, You made me well up and shed a tear. Family is always first and I learned that the hard way. Due to work, I missed my first born growing up and I vowed not to make that mistake again! I didn't and now 25 years later with a bucket load of memories I couldn't be a happier Dad.
This was literally the best part of Christmas for me. Thank you Eric and Megan.
Bro. Your where your at because you built it. Enjoy your family time. Your employees respect you because you've treated them well and you've set an honest example. And that's why your growing. Honest. Humble and very thankful. Thank you for your content and thank you for sharing. Love your heart bro
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'd like to see your water pump, cylinder head gaskets and chain guide section...
You're very entertaining.....smart, great personality, and a sense of humor.....rare combo indeed!!
Family comes first! I have twenty-five years on you. I love your channel, always enjoy the videos you post.
I miss the time I should have spent with my kids. You already know how fast they grow. You are very sensible,
knowing something has to give. I would love a video of you just giving a lecture on engines and cars. No tear down,
Just you giving us a history lesson. You are a walking talking encyclopedia, when it comes to automobiles.
My dream would be for you and Jay Leno to sit down and have a free form discussion. Unscripted just two awesome car
guys hanging out. Anyhow Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
I am an old timer. I love cars, fishing and my 14 grandchildren. I enjoy watching your tear downs as well as other UA-cam channels. I VERY rarely post comment. Partly because I watch on my TV. But in this case, I fired up my laptop just for the purpose of saying this. You channel is a big hit with viewer partly be cause of the subject. And also because of your vast experience and attitude that says ( If you've seen one, you've seen 5,000. But I personally think the best thing about watching your videos is that it is apparent that you are just a nice guy. And I applaud your decision to drop your time at your business down to 4 days and spend more time with your family.
Merry Christmas, Eric! Thanks for the update on all your projects. And congrats on taking back some time for yourself and your family.
The reason you do so well on here is because you come across as being a genuine person and not fake. Congrats on the build and life change, from someone who has adult kids take the time away from work to spend with them and build the memories, they do grow up quickly and you can’t go back in time to spend more time with them so what you are doing is 100% the smart choice not only for you but the family. Happy Holidays, hope you guys had a safe and great one
3:45 as a Subaru XT coupe owner that wall art definitely made me happy to see, thats an era of Subaru thats almost never talked about anymore, they were second place in JD power quality ratings behind only Mercedes, thats really cool to see in the lobby.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family Eric!
I only had a short time to catch a video tonight but I just couldn't stop watching this and now I'm probably going to be in a sleep deficit like Eric must frequently be. Thank you very much for sharing your work areas, your challenges, your projects, your super cool new home garage, future plans, and it's such a bonus to get to meet more of your wife. Always loved her little bits once in a while. Ok, I gotta get to bed but this is all very fantastic!
Seasonal greetings from the UK. Keep up the good work.
The first time watching this video, I fell asleep halfway through. I'm glad I went back to re-watch it. If you posted once a week, or once a month, I'd be thrilled. Take care of yourself first, we'll be here. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Eric, and God Bless.
Thanks for sharing your life with us Eric and Megan.
A fan from the UK 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Eric. I'm so happy for you and your family.
Condensing and simplifying your life is probably something that will pay huge dividends!
This video was a wonderful treat and an honor to share.
Your wife, much like your buddy Ray,s "wife unit" can be a nice addition and a good reminder for us that "you have a life"
Bravo! Please keep Saturday night tear-down!😮😮😮
Thank you, I am glad you listen to all of your comments and merry Christmas!
Eric, thank you for the shop tour, and I appreciate it... Like always thank you for showing us what's going on... It's always educational...😊
🎄I could not see any one else doing this channel! Merry Christmas!
Proud of you, man! I own a small business and learned a long time ago the value of family time. I'm certainly not perfect at the balance, but I missed a lot of family stuff in the past. Your channel has also inspired me to start my own UA-cam channel.
I spotted a 1996 Corvette LT4 in Bin A1. Red spark plug wires. It’s a one year only engine. I have one in my 1996 C4 with 14k miles. Merry Christmas! 🎄 11:47
Eric, you are a testament to the American dream: Work hard and good things happen. Stepping back a bit is a wise choice. Kids are yours for a short while. You've got lots of years after they start their own lives. Oh, and your wife is adorable! You're a lucky man who's made his own luck. Cheers!
" cheese ball commercial " mmmmmm cheeeeeeese baaaaallllls 🤤🤤🤤🤤 . What's up , Mrs B ? ( grabbed from SMA what's up Mrs O )
Great video. Thanks for sharing a part of your life. Having a piece of you family history to look at every day is wonderful, even just some tin.
You are adam sandler and just do this for fun?
That's why he has Snackpacks in the background!!!
That's why the snack packs, yes, that's why
SnackPacks! Old Blue!!
He actually kinda looks like him a younger version!
GIMME THE GODDAMN SNACK PACK
I didn't intend to watch the whole thing in one go, but I did! You are a lucky man in so many respects.
Please don't turn into a social channel.
I don’t like hearing myself talk enough for that.
@I_Do_Cars so many channels stray away from their core and it eventually ruins them.
Your content is great. Keep on keeping on.
Heck with that do what you want Eric
Video is 1 1/2hrs...posted 10min ago.
Maybe watch the video first?
@@Wootstapler what about my comment requires me to watch the whole video?
Eric, I don't know that I have ever tuned into a YT video on Christmas. it's taken me 5x to try and finish it.. going to be tomorrow and that's a good thing.. You're honest and funny, at the same time. We all wish you were over today for Christmas dinner. We knew you were dedicated and it shows up bigtime in this video in so many ways. As 10yrs your senior I can relate to the sleep becoming a 'regular' body function.. So wonderful to meet Megan, and hear about the kiddos, 1000 more important than any dime you will ever turn at the shop. Thank you for sharing this dimension of your life. The newly covered driveway spot is an amazing story like no other WOW. Quality over quantity wins. Reimagining the tin into a barn turned inside out, heirloom mancave, was not just brilliant, it shows your patience and creativity follows you wherever you go. Would love to know where the light fixtures came from. Your kick in the pants on the Subaru,s get me every time... a '11 Forester landed here in the fleet this summer. Will not be a sequel. It was an offer to me I could not refuse tho. For one of the kids and it is on borrowed time. I should just keep a 55 gal oil drum in the back. #opec_approved. Tip my hat to you buddy... happiest of new year's to you guys!
Thank you both for all your effort, really really appreciated. Melbourne Australia.
Sir, I enjoy this so much as a viewer. You did such a wonderful job, and it was nice to meet Mrs.Eric She did a great job. OH my how supportive she is of you and your dreams AND my favorite brief moment was from deep inside your heart Eric I cried that's just what you did to many of your viewers Wow, I am so glad I joined your channel Merry Christmas to you and your family, and of course Happy NewYear! P.s. I would believe more that you're in your late twenties You look so young!
So cool! Thoroughly enjoy your videos and humor! I am also 41, and I am living the dream as well! Best of luck to you, and may the future be full of blessings for you and your family!!
I couldn’t watch your resent video without making a comment. First off i have a 1970 Pontiac station wagon that has a 455 rocket motor in it. It still runs and drives awesome only has 80000 miles on it. I love to go out and start it just to hear the sound of the tailpipes when that motor comes to life, nothing sweeter than that. Secondly i would just like to thank you for everything you do. Im sure everyone has told you already that cars and engines will be around for a long time. your kids won’t, so take the time to enjoy them. wont be long before they will be married and having there own families. Im 61 years old doesn’t seem like i should be that old already. Thanks Eric god bless you and your family
Been watching since teardown 15 and will continue to watch until you say your done. Love the videos. Awesome job on the new garage. Keep up the awesome work.
I have a soon to be 20 year old 2005 Suburban I am restoring to operation. I feel your pain regarding project vehicles revealing deeper issues. Thanks for sharing your shop expansion with us. Good stuff, best of luck to you.
Take care, and a massive thanks to you, your team at work, and, most importantly, Mrs I do cars! Behind every successful person is a team of people who believe in you just as much, if not more, than you do. The trick is finding those people and getting them on board. So, well done, and I am looking forward to whatever directions you decide to take the channel.
You have worked your self into a very nice situation, congrats. Keep you and your family happy. Thanks for the channel.
I love that you’re so humble about everything! This video has been amazing!!
Hey,
You have a really great channel. I really enjoy watching your videos. My wife even likes to watch your videos because she likes to look it destroyed things.. LOL
It's really cool to see this other facet of you.
Putting that barn tin up was an amazing tribute to your grandfather.
Much respect Eric!
New garage addition looks really nice. Do what you need to do to stay healthy and have a healthy family life. We aren't going to leave because you need more time off or whatever you require to get through life.
What a wonderful Christmas present for your viewers. You are a very upstanding person, a role model for many small business, responsible, and for your family.
Good job!
You are a lucky & blessed man. Thanks for the 50 cent tour. BTW, when someone asks you how many project cars you have, the answer is “ somewhere too many and not enough.”
Eric, this one is for you. As a fellow adhd riddled workaholic with a million projects at my disposal for an easy dopamine hit at the slightest hint of progress.......I relate to you.
I watch every tear down for your commentary. I know how engines work, and unless something super interesting pops up in the process, im generally not even watching the screen. There's a lot about you that is to blame for the success this channel has had.
Watching you have that little break down at the possibilities this new garage space gives you.....that fuckin hit home bro. I left a lucrative job to have more home time myself. The current economy has me wondering if it was the right choice, but we ain't struggling or skipping bills so it's all good.
I can't wait to see what's in store in the coming years, I look forward to seeing the incredible progress that's sure to come from having an extra day in your week, and I'm excited to see the value Megan adds to the channel and content. She's more than earned herself a crack at it if you ask me.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks for making my Christmas. I’m going to watch this later to get me through the evening so I have something to look forward to.
I watch your videos because you do it with humor and your Insite in the industry. I have always enjoyed working on cars.
The fact you can let your crew work and do it right without you needing to be there is a testament to you as much as them. Looking for the best folks instead of the cheapest guy takes time and effort and costs you more short term but makes you more long term. And lets you do what you do to make us all look forward to Saturdays. My schedule literally waits for your Saturday night video before bed.
Next step is the merch for us dorks who buy a fellas merch and shop at OReillys, and buy PigMat there cause some dude said it’s great stuff. And the microfiber dispenser box was key on the wife’s bakery construction
Kudos for putting your family first. Blessings to you and your lovely and supportive wife. I love your honesty and no-frills content. I've learned a great deal from watching you do what you love.
This is so awesome, love that you are finding a work/life balance and still manage to take us along. All the best for you and your family,
“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” ― Will Rogers
Eric you are moving in the right direction and on the right track! Keep up the good work! You got this! Happy new year!
I have family In Bourbon MO. I know Cuba well! Great videos. Family is everything. Be with them!