The vehicle owner should appreciate the extra 5 MPG they'll be getting, given the weight savings from all that material on the shop floor. lol

@somebodyelse6673

3 жыл бұрын

That'd be a neat shop statistic - keep track of how many pounds of rust comes off the vehicle for each job.

@ralladoastalamuerte

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder at what point is it considered too far gone? I’m from Texas so to me this is scrap.

@ralladoastalamuerte

3 жыл бұрын

somebody else How would you calculate the rust in your lungs?

@FishFind3000

3 жыл бұрын

Andres Hernandez if it’s not rusted in half it’s still good up here.

@SkylineFTW97

3 жыл бұрын

Don't call it rust, call it active weight reduction.

That is worth every penny spent if it allows you to get to work while your brand new $50k pickup is safely parked in the garage this winter.

@daithi007

3 жыл бұрын

$50,000 pickup truck princess safely tucked up in bed

@Chris-yy7qc

3 жыл бұрын

@@daithi007 and give her a kiss in the spring to wake her up

@daithi007

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chris-yy7qc lol exactly Chris!

@Chris-yy7qc

3 жыл бұрын

@n325aej One way or another you have to spend the money if you dont want to take it with you into your grave. So Id rather take the new one and enjoy the time I have left.

@daithi007

3 жыл бұрын

@n325aej All vehicles loose 50% of their new purchase price with the years.

To hell with manuals. Violence is the ultimate authority.

@hvy1ton

3 жыл бұрын

Violence of action can make up for a lot.

@Chris-yy7qc

3 жыл бұрын

The manual is useless in that point imho. No way to remove these rivets without using the torch.

Next time you need to remove rivets like that I can send my ex-wife over. She can nag them to bits in minutes.

@jeffr0

3 жыл бұрын

I think I married her sister

@dot7107

3 жыл бұрын

😁👍

@kenuber4766

3 жыл бұрын

I had one of those once. Worked every time!!

@colin8532

3 жыл бұрын

@mrlpn2 Then I must have married their mother! (divorced her too lol)

@deejohnson5163

3 жыл бұрын

They all join the NAG SOCIETY (secret chapter ) after a few years. There should be an Autozone replacement part number to get a nagless replacement.

Kinda scary when putting a Dorman part on a vehicle actually IMPROVES its quality!

@neilmurphy845

3 жыл бұрын

That's crazy especially with new GM trucks You're improving the quality there as part of the premium package lol

@wjhjr1415

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO!! Best comment on the video.;-)

@neilmurphy845

3 жыл бұрын

@@mmm365 yes that's right China is definitely better than Mexico parts

@joedurso5192

8 ай бұрын

Well put

When dealing with frustration, no one's laugh is more delightful or encouraging than Wes's. And the push broom bit was worthy of Chaplin! Thanks!

5:58 That slightly unhinged laugh when you finally get the part you have been fighting for several hours... I know it well

The joys of living in the rust belt.

@mattmopar440

3 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it I got a 35 year old truck from California we did the engine trans and T-case rebuild on it didnt break one bolt not even exhaust bolts. I cant change one shock on my daily which has seen 9 chicago winters without breaking out the cut off wheel or torch and it turning into a all day nightmare of chasing threads or running to the parts store for something else that I broke in the process

@matttradie1341

3 жыл бұрын

mattmopar440 im in Australia, we dont have the hard winters like that where we salt the roads, but bloody hell, the damage is incredible. We have this great product here called lanotec, i use it for beach trips on the underside of the car. Keeps the rust off really well. Just spray on with a pump sprayer. Doesnt anyone bother to do that there?

@mattmopar440

3 жыл бұрын

@@matttradie1341 since the winters last from November to April you would have to apply it several times they have rust proofing companies that some I've had success with but no most people just buy a new car every 10-15 years

@matttradie1341

3 жыл бұрын

mattmopar440 hmmm so basically if you have a classic/collectible car, you dont drive it in the winter. That kinda sucks.

@mattmopar440

3 жыл бұрын

@@matttradie1341 yeah in fact most of us don't even drive our nice new cars we have winter beaters

I thrive on hard work. I could watch it all day.

You pulled off the diff cover and I literally gagged. I can’t stand the smell of 80-90. You pulled it off and I smelled it lol

Also loving the care you take with anti-rust, anti-seize when putting stuff on to such a doomed vehicle. And loving the Aliens reference. Whole lotta' love.

I don't think that hanger bracket had more than a couple of miles left in it! Close call. Nice work as always.

As my father taught me when I was little, any job worth doing is worth doing well. You did a really good job Wes. Loved the detail and work you do.

@parteibonza

3 жыл бұрын

Later on Wes was quoted as saying "Here at WWW, we do the job right.....because we do the job TWICE 😂😂😂

I'm from Arizona And I have never seen Rust so bad on the undercarriage of a vehicle, You did an awesome job

WOW..that Spring Hanger was about one bad pothole away from self destructing and ruining someone's day. Always great to watch you work.

Wes - Born and raised in Southern California and been wrenching on my family vehicles all my life. Given the rust problems you face every day, I’ll appreciate all my mechanical “challenges” in a new light. What a PITA living in the rust belt!

I did the riveted ball joint dance on my Dodge Dakota, makes for a (fun) afternoon! Cheers Wes!

How did I possibly miss this episode! Thought I had seen everything!

That car needs to be intoduced to "Big Nasty"

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

I should get one. I just don't want to buy all new bits.

@ShainAndrews

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork I broke down and picked one up a little over a year ago. I never considered an air hammer to be of much use until now. I swear it could slow the earth's rotation if used improperly.

@parteibonza

3 жыл бұрын

Big Nasty's NEVER been defeated!

Your waste oil bucket springing a leak, made me smile! Many years ago, i bought a used F-250 4/4 power stroke diesel, and pulled it into the garage onto my fresh poured concrete floor, to do a oil change. Grab'd the first five gallon bucket i saw, pulled the plug out, started the oil draining, jumped up to change the fuel filter, when i stepped down, oil all over the floor, and getting bigger by the min. I had grab'd the bucket that we used to put the pump in to drain our swimming pool/pond, (to keep the debris out of the pump) that had about 20 holes drilled in it! What a mess! But broke the floor in with its first of many stains! You do a great job! Love your channel!

I don’t think I’ve ever seen factory ball joints on a 30 year old truck anywhere where it snows. That’s amazing.

@graemediesel2936

3 жыл бұрын

Me neither. And now it has a moog which will be lucky to last 2 years.

No easy way to do those dang things. I love doing front end work, but those are an exception.

WWW every time I think your rust situation from your area can surprise me no more I see another example that frightens me even more. I have stopped complaining about rust in our cars here!

@DieselCreek

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I can’t even fathom vehicles that don’t look like that... #saltlife

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Don't ever buy a vehicle from Illinois!

@Military-Museum-LP

3 жыл бұрын

My two favorite channels both comment to my post, WOW!!

The Aliens reference had me rolling! Edit: Looks like harsh language couldn’t have hurt!

@parteibonza

3 жыл бұрын

"You need to get that thing hotter than Megan Fox and I ain't kiddin ya!" VCG

Looks like the truck has seen better days good luck

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Wait until you see the one I'm working on now...

Dang the north is tough on vehicles! Don't see rust on them like that in FL unless they are on the beach. Amazed that leaf hanger was still holding on. Great work and thanks for sharing.

Oh, and I like how you went the extra mile and used anti-seize for the next guy who works on this truck in 20 years. (Because it could be you!)

The customer definitely got their moneys worth on this repair. Cheaper than buying a new truck. Good work!

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Enjoyed this 2 part series. Thanks for bringing us along.

Again, great video. Thanks for taking the time to record it. Shows me that even professional mechanics struggle to do things on occasion...rivets.

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

I struggle all the time...

We can safely assume that the differential oil was the original factory fill! What a contrast between the rusty axle and the new differential cover.

its refreshing to know life treats others as well as it treats me..

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

We all get to take a bite...

Looks like motor oil container needs a depends. Nice job replacing the brackets....perseverance beats resistance.

You are such a capable mechanic.

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

I try.

@92powerdiesel61

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork And succeed.

@EvilTurkeySlices

3 жыл бұрын

Watch Wes Work if I lived closer, I’d bring my car to you.

No leaks, no runs, no errors.

What a gentleman putting anti seize on all those threads- looks like fluid film on the rotor hats too? That’s just a straight craftsman!

You're an excellent mechanic Wes, keep up the great videos!

This is giving me flashbacks of working on my 94 Ranger. Full front end rebuild. Threw every tool and cuss word at it. Good times.

Wes, be glad you haven’t had to fix leaks on a Cadillac Northstar HT 4100 engine.

HAHAHAHA … remember Wes when i started watching your fine channel, it was about old run down crap in the boonies … will it start? … and all that kind of jazz, then you moved with your family to rural Illinois and we witnessed a small town repair shop in progress … well i can tell you that actually there isn’t much difference between small town repair shops around the world and i am enjoying every minute of “WatchingWesWork”🛠, do not change man!, thanks!.

Hi 👋🏻 Wes. Lovin your fixing videos 😀😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Eric O would be proud. You beat the rust!

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Some of it anyway.

Wow that thing is a shed! Great work. Thanks for posting.

Another immensely satisfying fix. Thanks Wes

How many people from down south are watching and just shaking their heads? Great video and thanks.

I feel you on the heat and giving you a bad attitude. Down here in Texas the heat has gotten to "watch how you talk to me" levels of hot.

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

We don't have heat like that, so we never really get used to it.

@Swoldemort500

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork it's really the combo of being really hot and also really humid. If it were one or the other may not be as bad.

Hi Wes. When releasing ball joints/steering joints, you might want to try two club hammers/mallets - simultaneously, one opposite the other. This gives each mallet something to 'work against' and basically deforms the hole microscopically into an oval - hence release. Trust me - it works, but may not always be possible due to space considerations. LOVE your videos. Regards Mark in the UK

Man, you have a real knack for getting these rusted fasteners out without breaking the heads off.

She is purring now.. good job

A drill and BFH was all i used to change my ball joints. 16 pound BFH. Just wait until you change the front lower control arm bushings. So much fun...

I guess that differential cover Just give 10 more horsepower to the truck... Great job on that rusty old girl...

@ferrumignis

3 жыл бұрын

The new oil in the axle probably did add another 10hp :D

@JoeHynes284

3 жыл бұрын

@@ferrumignis i was thinking about that...

First? Lol I love rusty stuff it’s so fantastic.... glad to see you are having fun with the it, also glad to see that storm didn’t get y’all!

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty close! That's how I feel about pouring concrete. I'd rather watch you do it...

Excellent video. Great piece of information on all that fixin. I can't do it anymore but still enjoy watching a professional work his magic. Customer should be extremely happy. Thanks for the video.

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I noticed u using tools I've not seen before, great job, I enjoy watching u r videos, please keep them coming

Busy guy with a great attitude, Thanks 😊

At 18:44, when you were hammering the 12 mil socket onto the rusted diff cover bolt, it brought back nice memories of my Dad and me working on old abused and tired GMs. He's been gone 16 years now so thanks. It's hard to say which line of GM trucks is my favorites... The 73 to 87s, what the kids call, "square bodies" is the kind of truck I grew up with but the 88 to 98s, man what a tough friggin truck! I don't want to start a which one's better thing but I've made the Fords and Dodges look sadly weak with my hi mile 88 to 98 GMC & Chevy 1/2 ton 4x4s and here in the mountains to boot. At the end of the day I had hauled more firewood and dragged more of the other trucks home because they broke down when my well seasoned old girl kept going. But we all have only one Dad, and most of my memories of him are of us in his 73 GMC 3/4 ton driving around the countryside looking for neat and really old things to buy/trade for. So yep, the 'square bodies are my favorites. I like your old school way of working, keep it up.

Really enjoy your videos! Thank you for your time and talent.

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I love Watching And Listening To Wes Work. Great channel, and you don't talk too much, it's perfect. Love the description/narration. Greetings from Canada.

"Used to be 13mm...." had me in fits of laughter! Love these videos - really look forward to watching them. Cheers!

Amazing work on a total wreck Wes👍🇮🇪

Sweet video series on the minty old crust wagon 👌

I love with every swing of the whammer rust just falls

I remember growing up in the Rust Belt in SW PA and college in NE Ohio 50s and 60s. So glad to be away from it in Colorado. Compassion for you having to R&R rusted nightmares!

Great ending! Glad to hear no one was seriously hurt.

Just sold my '95 k2500, and man do I miss her! Had her for almost 20 years!

Great Technique with the air Hammer in the Vise. I'm going to try that!! All the Best from Canada

I was so excited to get a second WWW video this weekend, I watched this BEFORE the usual Mustie1 Sunday adventure. Keep it up!

As usual, another GREAT video. Please keep them coming. Thanks.

That is one of the reasons I cut the heads of the rivets off with an air chisel, it usually beats the rivets loose in the ball joint, but then again I dont turn wrenches in the land of rust either, Great content Wes! thanks for the time and effort you put into every video, sir!

Had to watch this one again. It's a classic WWW afternoon full of pyrotechnics and air hammers. 😎👍

Pure Therapy.......Thanks Wes.

I have the same truck. Reliable cheap easy to fix trucks. Needs lower ball joint also. Thanks for info Excellent work PS I spray undercarriage in NYS with oil. Salt ruins trucks quickly.

Guy left half his truck on your floor. Jim Nice job

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Nah. Maybe 1/3 tops!

Lotta work went into that one. Good job 👍

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hank!

> Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy them. I retird mechanic from 40+ years heavy duty to small engine still dabbling in some but not trying to get any busier.

Damnnnnnnnn the rust content reminds me of when SMA first started out. If Drew Carey had a garage this would be it. Your work is awesome. 😎😎

Nice ro see some timing light action. As a matter of fact, I have the same one. Same case and everything. Been a long time since I've used it. Great work, Wes. Fantastic video.

The old fire wrench works wonders

Awesome job man great video as usual nice to see you’re busy during these difficult times👍👍👍😎

Nice job on the repairs!

That first shot with the sledge on the spring hanger bracket released an impressive amount of rust.

I really feel for you rust belt wrenches, never experienced such as all my experience was in Tx., Middle east and Europe. Never saw a rusted oil pan, rear dif cover before you and Eric O. My hat is off to you.

I'm a newbie to your channel. Love your work. Learned from the comments too!👍

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

interesting to watch you work... OldTony

Man Wes. Your new oil catch,is like most of what is made today. I get so tired of having to fix things right out of the box. great job on the 1500. I owned a 2500 back a few years ago,had the 350 v8. Can't beat the older trucks and cars and I do mean older Lol. Has always I Liked,shared. All my best. Looking forward to more.

Your work and your specialty is worth more than your estimated cost to fix that rusty junk, you were so fair for that hard 10 Hr. plus dirty work.

'Bout time! I've been waiting around all morning for this. ;)

Excellent work!

I do not own a gas axe, so would have had to drill those things out, I do not own air gear so would have had to punch the remains out, I am a great advocate of a heavy support mandrel on the down side and a four pound club hammer( I have no idea what you guys call them, a bricklayer’s tool really) and the heaviest punch you can grind. Nowadays I tend to use a mechanic ! I am adding this after seeing the end of the video, A year ago I lifted up a ten gallon container holding water and white paint, and brushes and rollers. In my kitchen, next to the dining room door. The bottom dropped clean out of the thing, I was not as calm as you were !!

Wow, a new truck would have been more satisfying than all that! What a job. I enjoy watching you work Wess, I would have used my handgun to drive those rivets out by that point. I use Hi-Tac aerosol all the time, I even use it to seat my lawn mower tire beads, spray the interior and light it off.

I just popped the rear diff cover off my scout and every time I watch the rust buckets you work on I'm thankful I don't have to haha. Nice job!

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

You can't find enough of a Scout in this area to fill a 5 gallon bucket...

@kenuber4766

3 жыл бұрын

Scouts were horrible on rust. Great machines though.

@MrTL117

3 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork I could see why. I'd get crap in my eyes every time I looked up crawling around. Course I do that now. Thanks for the reply!

Just what I've been waiting for 👍👍

Always a pleasure,Wes. Always!

Great repair.

Love your work mate, thanks for the great content 👍👌🏼

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I appreciate what you do. Much good Health and Happiness to you and yours!

Another good one Wes! It is unbelievable the amount of rust underneath what appears to be a otherwise well cared for vehicle. You would LOVE to mechanic down here in the South, below the snow and ice belt. 😊

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

You guys must just laugh all the way to the bank!

Nice job Wes! 👍🏻

Good video--as always--despite the leaky oil change bucket. Knew a dude who drove around with a busted spring bracket. Complained that his truck "rode funny." Stayed that way until it threw a rod. While on the Interstate. At 80. In traffic. The truck staggered to the shoulder, the three cars behind did not fare as well.

Someone got their money’s worth out of that hanger bracket! Always good to see things tightened with it at ride height. The number of times I see bushings prematurely torn up due to being tightened in the air! Just remind me never to buy anything from Northern Illinois 😬. Diff cover now officially the shiniest bit of the truck!

@WatchWesWork

3 жыл бұрын

No, never buy anything from Illinois!