Cerro Gordo Ghost Town. -My role in bringing Brent Underwood’s American Hotel back from the ashes.

If you haven’t had the chance, you need to go to ‪@HeavyDSparks‬ channel and look up the Cerro Gordo series that we filmed back in June. Turned out to be an amazing adventure and you’ll really enjoy it.
The following is going to be a behind the scenes more candid look at what all went into it from my perspective.
The Cerro Gordo ghost town is a piece of western history located west of the great Death Valley in California. Brent Underwood has endeavored to begin preserving the former mining town for many generations to enjoy. Sadly the Historic “American Hotel”, which was the crown jewel of the town, burned to the ground recently.
With the help of many, reconstruction has begun.
Come along on an adventure to see the role that HeavyDsparks, his crew, and myself played in getting the ball rolling.
Enjoy!
IG: @shumunush

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  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks2 жыл бұрын

    that fast and furious meme placement was absolutely impeccable

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think I fit that Paul Walker role real nicely

  • @whitenative4907

    @whitenative4907

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @Joatle

    @Joatle

    2 жыл бұрын

    You should blow this channel up a bit by doing a shout out on your next video ;) Cheers from Norway :)

  • @clifforddreaden3483

    @clifforddreaden3483

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like the d10 dozer plugg

  • @SM3DCreations

    @SM3DCreations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who do you guys have to hunt memes? They need a raise lool

  • @HeavyDSparks
    @HeavyDSparks2 жыл бұрын

    also why do I sound like Thanos when you quote me

  • @LTNYstudio

    @LTNYstudio

    2 жыл бұрын

    Must be the beard 🤷‍♂️ 😂

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well…. To be Frank, you are a bit Thano-esque in the shoulders. Not to mention the glittery fingerless driving glove you keep under the seat of your Kenworth. Those factors contributed to the decision.

  • @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage

    @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@realwildwildwest now that's funny. I got a visual of @heavy D wiggling his glittery fingers ing I'm can't with y'all. I've got the best laugh

  • @anchorbrandranch

    @anchorbrandranch

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are 120 miles east of Tonopah on highway 375 “ The extraterrestrial “ What route do y’all take to get to there?

  • @jbrows3730

    @jbrows3730

    Жыл бұрын

    @@realwildwildwest yes lol

  • @vaughanadlem8180
    @vaughanadlem81802 жыл бұрын

    The souls of 1000 miners, didn't account for you and HeavyD rocking that shit like like champs..... You're both good souls!! Warm lights in a dark world! The world needs more people like you!! (HD too, but I'll leave that comment on his videa)

  • @kenyoung9284
    @kenyoung92842 жыл бұрын

    Watched Brent since the first show and watched HeavyD and you all for a long time. When I was watching the first show he announced he was going to help Brent I stood up and cheered like my team just won the superbowl because I was really worried whether Brent's dream would come true or not, so thank you soooo much for helping him and being the real American men you are. !!

  • @vandienalbacite9614
    @vandienalbacite96142 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for helping Brent.

  • @jaylus1774
    @jaylus17747 ай бұрын

    Anyone helping out Cerro Gordo and the HeavyD crew gots my vote.

  • @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage
    @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage2 жыл бұрын

    Brett @Ghost Town Living is a been blessed by you all. Thank you for supporting him.

  • @fremountstsongsrich2453
    @fremountstsongsrich24532 жыл бұрын

    As The A team would say " I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!!!!" God bless all you guys!!!!

  • @wesleyshoup3936
    @wesleyshoup39362 жыл бұрын

    I finally found your channel. I just want to personally thank you for helping to make this happen for Cero Gordo and Brent thank you so much

  • @jodieb4970
    @jodieb49702 жыл бұрын

    It was fun to revisit the Cerro Gordo adventure. That's where I learned about Heavy D and you. (We don't have cable either.) Looking forward to part 2.

  • @lindsaymacpherson8782
    @lindsaymacpherson87822 жыл бұрын

    I watched when he first got the old ghost town and never dreamed you crazy lot would appear here as well Love it and Thankyou

  • @toddtraficanti4832
    @toddtraficanti4832 Жыл бұрын

    Watched this one for the first time but have watched heavey D’s one a couple times. 5 stars and two thumbs up. Jax’s my new hero. Dave is awesome for hooking me up on the this guy. Thanks

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome!

  • @tlars515
    @tlars5152 жыл бұрын

    Howdy from Des Moines! Didn’t expect to hear my hometown being mentioned

  • @hupka3145
    @hupka3145 Жыл бұрын

    I have never watched a KZread video where the soundtrack was so gloriously awesome. Well played, good sir. Well played.

  • @reneeburry4399
    @reneeburry43992 жыл бұрын

    Well you’ve done it again, fantastic video young feller. Lots of tidbits we have not seen before on HeavyDSparkes. Now I have to go back and watch the Cerro Gordo videos again. Great job 👏🏻

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it ! Fun little walk down memory lane. Except Death Valley .. those memories are painful 🤣

  • @KentaMHansen
    @KentaMHansen2 жыл бұрын

    First!!! Jacks you the man!

  • @karengerhardt6008
    @karengerhardt60082 жыл бұрын

    Awesome footage! I watched the big event from Brent's perspective, Heavy D's and now yours. Loved them all. You guys look like you had a lot of fun between all the work, and those sunset skies were beyond awesome. 😍

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pretty big wild country out there! Unforgettable

  • @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage
    @DramaMustRemainOnTheStage2 жыл бұрын

    There is always a pucker factor when Heavy D is involved. I love your truck. She's beautiful

  • @schwags1969
    @schwags19692 жыл бұрын

    Well done, I have been following Brent for over 16 months now.

  • @fbickford2003
    @fbickford20032 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely loved the dark monolog at Cerro 💛 "souls of 1000 miners" you roocked it!

  • @Secondwindoregon
    @Secondwindoregon2 жыл бұрын

    So cool! I never get tired of watching Cerro Gordo videos.

  • @keepontruckinoutlawlife1248
    @keepontruckinoutlawlife12482 жыл бұрын

    THAT'S THE BIGGEST LOAD I'VE EVER SEEN A CABOVER HAUL IN MY ENTIRE LIFE AND CAREER AS A LONG HAUL TRUCKER.. JUST AMAZING THE WILD WILD WEST FOR SURE...

  • @user-teabager
    @user-teabager2 жыл бұрын

    I was waiting to see your side of the video brother sweet as

  • @nikkirichards4952
    @nikkirichards49522 жыл бұрын

    Fate brought all ya guys together and it was thankfully it did! The bromance with Diesel is cool to see... I lnow that baby powder trick for a long time, used it some I spent 8 weeks in hospital once... now I just shaved my head.

  • @garthmiller6932
    @garthmiller69322 жыл бұрын

    Whoever worked for that group man you guys always have fun and you share it I love it.

  • @christopherroberts5659
    @christopherroberts56592 жыл бұрын

    Great to see this from another perspective.

  • @jmksuburban
    @jmksuburban2 жыл бұрын

    right on

  • @jamesmcmullin2863
    @jamesmcmullin28632 жыл бұрын

    I am a Heavy D fan and now your fan too! Deep on keeping on!!

  • @3twelveworkshop312
    @3twelveworkshop3122 жыл бұрын

    I never liked cabovers…. Until I saw this one. That is one beautiful truck!!!

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man!

  • @daz41262010
    @daz412620102 жыл бұрын

    awesome to see another you tuber helping Brent in Cerro Gordo :)

  • @willem2099
    @willem20992 жыл бұрын

    Joining the ride! Cool vid, awesome truck!

  • @HalsPals
    @HalsPals2 жыл бұрын

    I worked in radiology for 3 years at the Tonopah hospital and I was always curious about the drive to Death Valley but never made it. Now I know what I wasn't missing. Thanks for filling in the blanks. lol p.s. DV in the spring with the flowers blooming is a sight to see, though! I've seen pictures.

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was WIIILD!!

  • @stephanieraebel8160
    @stephanieraebel81602 жыл бұрын

    I cant wait!!!!!!! More please!!!!!

  • @unpredictable913
    @unpredictable9132 жыл бұрын

    Cerro Gordo? It was an awesome adventure! You are so hilarious.

  • @ravenspadegirl
    @ravenspadegirl2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing journey thank you for the video it was great

  • @Hilltycoon
    @Hilltycoon2 жыл бұрын

    So cool to see you at Cerro Gordo! I'm really enjoying the videos

  • @thewanderingjojo4239
    @thewanderingjojo42392 жыл бұрын

    Where my random youtube adventures lead me after finding Cerro Gordo. A whole bunch a cute af and super cool/generous truckers. Yass!

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gotta love it ! Lol

  • @ryantolley4396
    @ryantolley43962 жыл бұрын

    Super awesome!!

  • @jefahfah5956
    @jefahfah59562 жыл бұрын

    I could legitimately watch this stuff all. Makes me miss parts of being OTR

  • @1allanbmw
    @1allanbmw2 жыл бұрын

    Kickin' it Old Skool means heatin' up your can of beans on that hot manifold. Can't believe you guys didn't "do" lunch with that dog house off! 😁😎👍

  • @johnnyteach8670
    @johnnyteach86702 жыл бұрын

    Bro, you Heavy D Sparks and Diesel Dave have all got the same kinda blood flowing in your veins. It's so awesome. Love watching God Bless

  • @tomvelgersdijk9444
    @tomvelgersdijk94442 жыл бұрын

    Cool story i like it lots of fun watching it

  • @malcoleman461
    @malcoleman4612 жыл бұрын

    Hats off to you young men truckers doing heavy-duty haul

  • @resonanttones3176
    @resonanttones3176 Жыл бұрын

    You should have ended your 1000 miners bit with "I AM THE MOUNTAIN!!!" 🤣🤣🤣Also, a road trip with you and Diesel Dave sounds like a helly good time!!

  • @drueatcer
    @drueatcer2 жыл бұрын

    You guys sure are great for doing all this for Brent.

  • @beckerfrancis4993
    @beckerfrancis49932 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the Peterbilt cabover I am a 10-year-old and I love the rigs

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @wbball15
    @wbball152 жыл бұрын

    The look of fear on Diesel Dave's face when you ask if the heater is turned on is priceless.

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣 I know it , he’s like wait what??

  • @MegaEaglelover
    @MegaEaglelover2 жыл бұрын

    I drove the dump version that 6*6 in the Army plus the Cargo just like those… I miss those ol girls 🤘🏼🤠

  • @traceykitchin9722
    @traceykitchin9722 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, nice to meet you and your lovely family. I watched 1 vid before this one of your family weeding, setting up your chickens ele fence. I'm sure I'll be watching everything from now on. Keep enjoying life, stay happy,cheers Tracey from Australia xo

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda2 жыл бұрын

    IMPRESSIVE HAUL! Made for a great show & SAVE for Cerro Gordo.

  • @txmarine82
    @txmarine82 Жыл бұрын

    So glad I came over to ur channel from Dave’s. Still binge watching Jax. It’s awesome how everything came to be. Back to ur videos

  • @GrillinandChillinwithMojo
    @GrillinandChillinwithMojo2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @amberspeacefulplace5803
    @amberspeacefulplace58032 жыл бұрын

    Keep shining.All these guys are genuine 🥰enjoy watching all of you Heavy D Brent everyone is on their journey and helping each other ♥️💯🙏🔥🔥fell upon everyone through Cerro Gordo.

  • @stevenwilson133
    @stevenwilson1332 жыл бұрын

    Great video the cab over truck looks amazing here in the U.K. most of the trucks are like yours looking forward to your next video 👍

  • @snagger5299
    @snagger52992 жыл бұрын

    So 1980s the bladder buster love it.....

  • @mr_mongo7228
    @mr_mongo7228 Жыл бұрын

    I know this is a old video but if it wasn’t for seeing this I wouldn’t have followed you. The souls of a thousand miners and some of your music that you played made Heavy D’S video!

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @BBKERNSALLNhomestead
    @BBKERNSALLNhomestead2 жыл бұрын

    Man your channel is just the best down to earth real day to day people!!!😀

  • @pioneerfarm4369
    @pioneerfarm43692 жыл бұрын

    LOL yeah and I am a member of the NATIONAL BULL HAULERS ASSOCIATION as you are I still have my sticker and hat LOL wow I know you got some crazy story's about it to and only we know hahahaha

  • @lillymaypatterson6375
    @lillymaypatterson63752 жыл бұрын

    Another bunch of young men with toys .Dave sent me. Liked & subscribed. NE OHIO

  • @Oregontrailblazin
    @Oregontrailblazin2 жыл бұрын

    I love you dude !! You are truly Blessed and a blessing to watch ....LOVE to the Family !

  • @FischerRestoration
    @FischerRestoration2 жыл бұрын

    You guys are a riot lol fun adventures! Dig it!

  • @iceman7541
    @iceman75412 жыл бұрын

    that cabover pete is hands down the coolest truck on yutube

  • @zackdaniels6858
    @zackdaniels68582 жыл бұрын

    NICE!. AND.....PRINT!

  • @Craftmaster37
    @Craftmaster372 жыл бұрын

    That was a terrific point of view through your eyes, Love your truck!

  • @richt1907
    @richt19072 жыл бұрын

    Bro turned out fantastic love it

  • @krisptaco
    @krisptaco2 жыл бұрын

    Love all you guys! Brent, Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and really glad I found your channel too. I've been driving 25 years and I've driven pretty much everything. Started in a '66 KW with a 5 and 4 two-stick. Loved driving cabovers when I ran solo, but hated teaming in them. I'm still running, but I'm in a Cadillac Volvo now. Lazy trucking. Too old for the hard stuff now. But I'm really happy for you all and being able to watch you. Stay safe and keep the good videos coming.

  • @spencerhulme1203
    @spencerhulme12032 жыл бұрын

    🚚I think the things you guys do are MAD but really entertaining - Death Valley - all the best! 🚚

  • @SAM-zt2uy
    @SAM-zt2uy2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man!! Instantly subscribed ! Came across heavy D a few weeks back so watched the whole concrete pouring then I’ve spent the last 2 weeks watching all the Ghost Town Living videos so I thought that’s me caught up with watching Cerro Gordo and I’m just gonna have to wait for Brent’s next upload and then this just haaaaaapens to get recommended so that’s my Saturday sorted!

  • @GrillinandChillinwithMojo
    @GrillinandChillinwithMojo2 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @joehardy2705
    @joehardy27052 жыл бұрын

    Awesomeness as usual, as my dad would say driving a cab over your first one at the accident. I loved riding in his cab over 👊🏻👍

  • @josephvantreeck2989
    @josephvantreeck29893 ай бұрын

    Great story, making history. Thanks!

  • @2891michaelk
    @2891michaelk2 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. What an adventure. Wish I could have been there.

  • @greglong7327
    @greglong73272 жыл бұрын

    love the vidoe and the editing! keep it up!!

  • @robinievoli5085
    @robinievoli50852 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I have followed Vero Gordon for a while and so excited to now follow you!

  • @randyyy817
    @randyyy8172 жыл бұрын

    my first car was a jeep pure metal had to keep heater on to keep car cool good times

  • @jimandsniffers9408
    @jimandsniffers94082 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful Pete Cab Over I'm redoing a 1994 Kenworth K100E Aerodyne just put a new 10 speed over drive transmission in with a oil cooler wheel seals and a AC compressor all that's left hope to see you out on the road ✝️🇺🇸

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heck yeah!! Congrats on that little project Sounds awesome!

  • @glennedwards9046
    @glennedwards90462 жыл бұрын

    Great video 👍

  • @rustynail2205
    @rustynail22052 жыл бұрын

    The plan came together perfectly, as did your monologue intro on the Cero Gordo Hall.

  • @ericreinoehl9402
    @ericreinoehl9402 Жыл бұрын

    Major adventure, thanks for sharing

  • @jeremyjames1289
    @jeremyjames12892 жыл бұрын

    You fellows are solid. The world is blessed to have people like you all.

  • @three6ohchris
    @three6ohchris2 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little late to the show, but I just wanted to say 1 thing... It's kind of incredible to think about how things had to have lined up perfectly for Dave to see you on the highway that day. I mean, if either of you had left a few minutes earlier, or later... Decided to make a quick stop somewhere... I mean, it honestly seems like fate absolutely caused you guys to cross paths. It was clearly meant to be, and all of us are incredibly lucky that it happened. Great video bud! Looking forward to the future!

  • @markbrown6236
    @markbrown62362 жыл бұрын

    First saw you on Heavy D's channel. You are quite a character, fun watch.

  • @thedailywitness
    @thedailywitness2 жыл бұрын

    Very very nice 👍🏻 I really enjoyed this

  • @johncano2594
    @johncano2594 Жыл бұрын

    You guys, fun to watch.

  • @broonysaint
    @broonysaint2 жыл бұрын

    Love your videoing style, it kept my attention non stop all the way through. I'm looking forward to the next instalment. Thank you for entertaining me Sir.

  • @DocktorHoop
    @DocktorHoop2 жыл бұрын

    awesome!

  • @JJubbs1
    @JJubbs12 жыл бұрын

    I love the editing on this video. Very well timed and made me laugh a few times.

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me. Gaffney who does my editing is over there grinning In the corner right now I guarantee it 🤣

  • @bluebunny1620
    @bluebunny16202 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video I did watch diesel daves video enjoyed your auctioneering in that one . This was very entertaining I like how you change your voice during the video I enjoyed watching from your point of view and the big mega thermo cups free Honey made us laugh I bought one of those cups from Michigan The Upper Penninsula Citco cup Great job jax

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Best cups ever

  • @random22026
    @random220262 жыл бұрын

    Lovin' the back story...pumped for Part Two! :D

  • @gogonog
    @gogonog2 жыл бұрын

    love the channel !!! can not wait for more!!!

  • @bctw9004
    @bctw90042 жыл бұрын

    I run a personally restored 85 362 pulling band equipment. Lots of pics and videos taken all the time.

  • @tonyhussey3610
    @tonyhussey36102 жыл бұрын

    So glad there is more of the Cerro Gordo adventure and finding another cool channel in the process.. liked and subbed for ya !!!

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍🏼👍🏼

  • @TAROTTVPEGGY
    @TAROTTVPEGGY2 жыл бұрын

    Anyone else watch how Jax gets out of the truck at 5:50 and feel all breathless? 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only other breathless ones were the big heavy ol boys who were remembering what it was like to climb in and out of the old cabover trucks ten times a day 😜

  • @lisawilson4551
    @lisawilson45512 жыл бұрын

    Great video Jack’s enjoyed that whole trip to Sarah Gordo can’t wait to see the second half, keep on Truckin

  • @jbuck3592
    @jbuck35922 жыл бұрын

    This dudes so likable !!!

  • @710Chri
    @710Chri2 жыл бұрын

    YES! He has the own channel!

  • @landydisco300
    @landydisco3002 жыл бұрын

    It was from the Heavy D’s video of Cerro Gordo when I started following your good self. Nice to watch it from your side of the story. 🤟🏼 keep on trucking, farming & mixing things up. Love the content 🤟🏼

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks steeevo! I’ll keep after it :)

  • @briannel8820
    @briannel88202 жыл бұрын

    The monologue turned out fantastic!!!

  • @realwildwildwest

    @realwildwildwest

    2 жыл бұрын

    Funny to hear my first practice run huh? Lol

  • @briannel8820

    @briannel8820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@realwildwildwest Your behind the scenes of this series is awesome including that practice! Cant wait for part 2

  • @inspiredscreens
    @inspiredscreens2 жыл бұрын

    Your channel popped up in my feed. Well, why not? I love everyone at HeavyDSparks, so a new member of the family, cool. Nice footage, good editing and sound. Thank you!

  • @ryanmcadam1
    @ryanmcadam12 жыл бұрын

    Bro this trip looks like so much fun, loved seeing it from your perspective