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Thank you so much to everyone for all the kind and generous comments!!!! This was a fun interview, and Derek is super easy to talk to. I'm truly humbled by this response. :)

@SModelMafia

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for all you do, and have done. Been a fan/follower for decades Kevin

@jspaulding4106

8 ай бұрын

That was a cool interview, lots of fun!

@paintucation

8 ай бұрын

@@jspaulding4106 Thanks Man!

@paintucation

8 ай бұрын

@@SModelMafia Thanks, that means alot. :)

@walter2990

8 ай бұрын

I'm now going to check out your YT channel, because Derek says that you're OK!

I’m a big Kevin Tetz fan. Never knew he was a musician. Thanks for having him.

@jasonvandergriff7809

8 ай бұрын

Me either, I immediately went and tried looking up some of his music! LOL

@tankthebiker

8 ай бұрын

@@jasonvandergriff7809 same

@TonyLasagna

8 ай бұрын

He was pretty good, the voice blowout thing is true. Watched him on trucks! For years. Good dude.

Derek, I wanted let you know, your question to Kevin regarding motivation to do a certain project or the lack of motivation to do the project struck a chord with me. When I lack the motivation to do my own project, I watch one of your videos. Your special car guy language allows a fella to start looking at the ‘sparkalators’ and ‘fire make it happener’. Soon I am adding ice cube juice to the ‘rajiator’ and installing a new ‘lightning cube’. Thanks for the motivation.

@AlyssaMonetMason

8 ай бұрын

I love your message. Nice!

I was a die hard PowerBlock watcher. I learned a lot from you over the years Kevin. Thanks for the instructions!

@paintucation

8 ай бұрын

Thank you John! It's an honor. :)

This was probably one of my favourite episodes yet. Thanks guys for sharing with us.

Lotta memories watching Kevin and the guys on Saturday mornings What a guy continuing selling his image/brand. Never quit

I really dig how Kevin explains things so well without coming off as condescending. Fantastic interview. Btw thermostat fixed with O'Reilly' parts!

Every weekend I was glued to PowerBlock. I learned so much from Kevin over the years. He's literally given us all (for free) the ambition and ability to do things some of us wouldn't normally be able to do. Guys like Kevin and Derek are priceless.

As a Brit I bloody love the can-do attitude you have. Hard work gets you where you want to be and I love the enthusiasm and passion. Superb.

Kevin Tetz was a hero of mine growing up. I tried to catch "Trucks" every weekend. I was drawn to his straightforward presentation of information that most anyone could follow. My favorite build of his was the Ranger/B-series with the 4 valve 4.6L and the fleece blanket "fiberglass" front bumper.

@paintucation

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel!! That means alot. thanks for the kind words, Derek is the real deal and I'm stoked that we're friends!

The part of the conversation regarding how many more projects you can actually accomplish has come home to me and my circle of friends. We are now in our late 60s and 70s and one of the hardest decisions we have to make is which ones to focus on and letting go of the rest. I retired this year and instagated the 10 year rule. If I cannot finish it within the next 10 years I have to let it go. Not only do they distract you they take up space. They're always in the background whispering "hey, I just need a few minutes of your time". Sending them to someone that will carry out that dream is the next hardest part, like giving up a part of your family. One thing to remember, as we get older we get slower so if you're planning your projects in your 50's, remember to add about 50% more time to accomplish the same amount of work in your 70's. Great content from both of you!! Keep it coming!

Really appreciate Kevin! Dad and I used to watch him. It's been great to see him connecting with you Derek!

Amazing interview, had me laughing out loud. You guys sitting down and the commentary make a guy feel like he is sitting 10 feet away on a bar stool in your shop. You dont get that with many other people. Also, the motivation on projects was a great discussion. I watched Kevin growing up and learned a ton from his shows. Great job Derek and Kevin.... keep it up.

You always have great guests and Kevin didn't disappoint.

I'm sixty three years old and I need to be reminded not to judge people too quickly. My impressions of Kevin were wrong. A humble man and a deep thinker who has paid his dues. Great interview with two men I respect.

When Kevin did the airstream and installed pex tubing, it came to Wisconsin in the hvac industry and out of 45 guys I was the only one who knew how to install it and it got me a $2.00 an hour raise and I became the lead installer which exploded my career, which unfortunately was cut short after 29yrs years because of a idiot who couldn't drive but non the less, Kevin changed my life and I can't thank you enough Sr. Derek you got my wife and I into looking for an old car to mess around with. Thanks so much for your help 🙏

@ovlov245

6 ай бұрын

Heres. story for CHnnel like this , I wish yo well man , have all the fun you can in life , you are the best when you are having fun1

Best in the aisles show yet with a real icon that I've respected and watched for many year thank you Derek and Kevin for a great video

I loved this segment. This guess a part was awesome. Keep it up!

@eatmorecoleslaw

8 ай бұрын

When Kevin said “this video is going to go virus” 😂 love it

Great video. Kevin is a legend. I went to paint and body school 30yrs ago, just so I could paint my own stuff for buying and flipping cars and trucks. Unless you own the shop it’s hard to make a living in the auto body field because the insurance companies control the pay. Kevin is right, body work makes the paint job. 🇺🇸🦅

When i first saw Kevin on tv i thought he was just a tv personality. I quickly realized he was very capable at the automotive craft. I could listen to him all day long. Very cool!

Thanks for this video Derek and Kevin. Listening to Kevin's struggles trying to find his niche' sounded ohh so familiar. My guess is it was the struggles the majority of us had to endure before we found our's. Mine was concrete construction. Got a job as a laborer, wanted to learn to be a finisher, worked for free after my laborer day was done which usually was only 5 or 6 hours a day and I'd swing back to the job where the finishers were working, asked if they'd let me try and one day my boss pulled up to the job, dropped off a bucket of brand new tools and said,, "Starting today you're no longer a laborer,, you're a finisher." and my life took off. 4 years later I started a flatwork business of my own and that kept my family housed, fed, clothed, medical issues and all it took to take care of 5 kids, my wife and myself for over 30 years. "Success is NOT a DESTINATION,, it's a JOURNEY"

@ronniepate4315

8 ай бұрын

Amen brother well said .

I’ve been subscribed to VGG since there was an actual ‘day job’. I’ve also been watching KT for even longer. When Kevin was talking about sitting down with producers and they said ‘This isn’t your show. This is the viewers show. What you’re selling is inspiration and hope.’ That in a nutshell is the formula for Derek’s success. VGG makes me look at my 77 Camaro and actually feel like this is something I CAN finish (well.. make run again) and motivates me to take steps. That…and the support of our vets/active military and fathering and fan interaction and the genuinely humble personality…. So, thanks Derek and KT. This weekend I’m dropping the ‘make it go forward/reverse’. I’ll spray it when she moves under her own power.

I've been watching Kevin for years. Thanks for sharing his story.

Man this is a great channel , I remember watching Kevin on power nation TV when I was in high school. Thanks for sharing. Cheers 🇨🇦

The "What's in the box" segment is awesome!

You and Kevin mentioned the band Shinedown. The singers name is Brent Smith. I grew up with him! I've known Brent since elementary school, we used to jam on the school bus together, and wrestled on our High School team together. Great and humble dude, and you're right, he has such an amazing amount of energy and soul in his voice. He's also a Tennessee boy as well! We grew up in Knoxville.

@paintucation

8 ай бұрын

Jason, please tell Brent I love his work!!!

By far my favorite episode of this show to date!

One of the best "In the Aisles"

Two of the most genuine guys you will ever hope to meet sitting at a table enjoying conversation. This is a great video and will go down in history as one of my favorites. Thx for sharing!!

i grew up watching him on powerblock along with jesse combs, and Stacey david. Derek, you made it for sure man. all i watch now is your content along with cleetus, diesel brothers, demo ranch.

@kd7cwg

4 ай бұрын

Used to watch those back in the cable tv days every weekend. Now catch episodes on KZread

This is probably my favorite episode yet. Mystery box is definitely an idea that should be continued

THIS episode is by far my favorite. I had no idea Kevin had a singing background. He mentions opera names, Sills, Pavarotti, Domingo. I studied opera/jazz at FSU and my voice teachers were contemporaries of all of them and performed with them often. Way cool to see another singer find his way to muscle cars like me. I thought I was the odd man out on that one. haha. Wicked cool, Kev. Rock on!

The guess the part segment was hilarious. Kevin seems like a genuine dude.

I ordered everything from jegs and Summit because of powerblock. My first 86 f150 was right out of those shows. Great guest

The best quote from you is "I don't know " then you go to work , that always be learning attitude is the most important lesson you can teach.

I came into this one with lower expectations, because I'll admit that I knew very little about Kevin. BUT, now I'm going to dig into his arsenal of content. What a joy to watch. And, PLEASE keep the "What's in the box" section. The faces alone during that, were priceless!

This was a really good episode. I've been watching Kevin for years. Glad to see he's doing well

I love the What’s in the Box bit. More of that!

I grew up watching Tetz. He’s amazing and the best host on power block

I loved the show I want to see more of the what’s in the box it was awesome

I absolutely have to get in at least an hour of Power Block TV in a night before I go to bed, via the powernation youtube channel. Thanks for having Kevin on, I've enjoyed seeing him on so many shows, such a wealth of knowledge. Also, I'd love to see you get Tommy Boshears on one day!

Definitely need more of the car parts guessing! Thats really fun to watch!!!

Got to be my favorite episode so far. Such a great conversation. Love the name that part section.

What a meaningful and perspective interview! I always enjoyed Kevin on TV but even casually like this he’s very well spoken and captivating. I thoroughly enjoyed this

Kevin is the best! Gave me the fundamentals to start body work on my crew cab project.

the parts guessing was awesome and fun to watch!

I had the good fortune to bump into Kevin at SEMA a few years ago...I have purchased Kevin's Paintucation DVDs and painted my '66 Ranchero. I was able to share some photo's with Kevin. The '66 Ranchero was featured on Stacey David's show back in 2018 in the What U Work'n On segment. The reason I build the 66 Ranchero was watching Kevin paint a 67 Ranchero with Stacey on Trucks. The '66 Ranchero is a Ford version of Stacey's Copper Head build...folks like Stacey, Kevin and Derek, are great teachers. TY for sharing your knowledge with us all and keeping it real. I would not have been successful with my '66 Ranchero project with out you...be well!

@inthehomeshop

8 ай бұрын

I was with Kevin when someone approached him talking about a Ranchero in Central Hall at SEMA a few years ago and I took their picture with him. Not sure if that was you or not, but man its a small world if it was! lol. I was his tall long haired friend there walking the show with him.

@Just-Joe

8 ай бұрын

@@inthehomeshop Yep, that was me...I figured there might be more connection...great to reengage with you :)

Help me understand, why did it take me 10 days before tapping on this episode? Brilliant entertainment Derek and Kevin! Keep ‘em coming.

it was Keven and Stacey David and the shows that they are or were affilated with that gave me the self confidence to do a large body and paint build on my 69 Chevelle 20+ years ago now.. until watching those shows i would never think of putting floors or quarter panels.. other than licence plate patch panels..then goto the local auto parts and pick a paint color and shoot it myself in my garage at home.. so thanks for the entertainment and the knowledge you share with us.

The Dorman Mystery Box was amazing!

I never knew Kevin was also a musician! I also owe a lot to Kevin for his eastwood and Zedsled instructional videos they took my paint and bodywork skills to the next level, im talking driveway paintjobs winning awards Thanks Kevin! If you are ever in the UK theres a few cold beers waiting for you with your name on them

Gotta keep these. They are very entertaining.

As a struggling, very small channel. It was very inspiring to hear Kevin's story and his journey and drive. I to have watched Kevin for Years! And hearing his story is a much needed kick of motivation to keep hustling and stay dedicated

Mystery box challenge was awesome

Parts box was hilarious! Do more of that!

Could listen to Kevin tell stories for hours

I spent my entire childhood watching all the power block shows. But my favorite was always gearz. That whole crew is the main reason I am so into not only cars. But custom viehicles. I do have to say. You helped shape me into the gear head that I am today. Sorry to all those old engines I tore apart as a kid and never found out how to put it together right lol.

Learning that Kevin was a singer explains how he can talk nonstop without breathing. Breath control.

This one was great, he is so well spoken. All the other ones are awesome too, but this was special. Two bros hanging out. The only thing missing was beer. I enjoyed every minute of this, thank you.

Absolutely 💯Great In the aisles with Kevin and Derek

Love the show keep the mystery box part around please it’s perfect with Derick’s goofy side.

Like others who have commented, I had no idea he was a musician before but while this interview was playing learned he was in a band called Nova Rex and there are videos of him singing with the band here on KZread, I have always enjoyed his car videos and I am glad his career change brought him home to us DIY guys and gals. Enjoyed this episode with Kevin very much. Thanks for having him on. John

Kevin is awesome, I e been watching him for years way back to when he was on Saturday mornings. Not just great at his craft but he motivates. You two are golden together

What a great interview!! Love the down to earth conversation. Just plain ol’good fellarz!!!

I have 20 summers left if i'm lucky, people look at you weird when you tell them that. Just been practical and planning to finally take time to enjoy whats left. Great episode.

Two of my favorite car guys.

This needs a part 2! Kevin and Derek collaborated build would be awesome!

A challenge I'm issuing for many of your future revivals is to get the cars running with parts from a pick-n-pull type wrecking yard, something people have a chance to afford. California as an example $200/he labor rates, holley fuel injection (parts only) aprox $6000, paint and materials (summit can't ship to CA) $8000, headers aprox $1000, manual trans TK type $7000. Its is almost impossible for a young person to have let alone justify the expense to take on a project. Rebuilding carbs and other parts is the blessing in your revivals on what is possible to do with an old car and hopefully motivate some to get involved.

I think my favorite truck that was from gearz was Sgt. Rock. Everything you guys did to that truck was dream level

I am in patina paint because of Kevin and now a own one. I remember that episode very clearly

Great show! O'Reilly has chosen the right stars!

Absolutely great segment!! Kevin is the genuine guy he seams on t.v. Just like you Derek.

Man, I used to LOVE power block as a kid. It was the best as a young car lover.

I have to say that Kevin Tetz and Rick Bacon taught me more about paint work than anyone else.

I love all the In the Aisles, but this one is great. Great interview!

I was especially happy to hear Kevin talk about recognizing we're mortal,, we must recognize the things we do with our lives is important to "our legacy". What can we leave behind when we exit this life,, what will our kids, our Grand kids remember us for. Will they smile when they're telling their kids about "my Grandpa loved and was very good at doing this,," t is important we're remembered for something otherwise our time on earth may have been for nothing.

Love this guy. He is genuine without the ego. Best interview yet IMHO

That was a blast - maybe a dedicated Derek/Kevin channel should be in the works?????

Favorite episode yet . Loved every minute of it.

I remember Kevin on Spike(PB) restoring a steering wheel that had the cracks and gaps and filling it with Filler. I saw many of his episodes but I always liked that one for some reason!!!!! I think because I use to see those steering wheels and always wondered if you could save them without just getting rid of them.

I just happen to have a couple of Kevin's DVDs right here next to my computer. Sometimes I need refreshers.. Great episode!

Late getting to watch this but enjoyed so much. The thought "blood brothers" went through my mind. Definitely share a love and understanding of what you do.

This is one of The best segments/talks/interviews ever! Congrats to you both Derek and Kevin!!

Big fan of the guess a part segment.

What a great video! Derek's musical interest is so piqued by Kevin's experience...such a joy seeing two talented car people talking passionate about so many other things. That's what it's all about! I'd love to see these two jam sometime.

Great episode, have been watching Mr. Tetz for years, always enjoyed his work. OH, and the "mystery box" was fun!

Talking about paint guns and tools and what to buy, there was this thing someone told me about sales in the sign business (my career for a while). A salesman came up to a sign shop and suggested that the companies sign painters would do better if they got his brand of brushes, more expensive of course. The shop owner said, that what he needed was better sign painters for the brushes he already has. The point is not necessarily in the tools, but those who master them, whatever they got.

Had the pleasure of meeting Kevin tetz at sema show back in 2019 what a nice guy to talk with, good guy.

These are freaking awesome! I’m never disappointed and quite frankly amazed.

Great episode... Fun to learn about Kevin and I could watch mystery box for hours! Keep it

Grand episode! I love Kevin. Grew up watching him

I am a huge Kevin fan! Great interview Derek!

I've always loved everything Kevin has done, another great interview Derek, thanks!

This interview is appreciated. Only encountered Kevin via the VGG channel, but gonna get caught up on his vids.

best show yet. loved it.

A parallel to car restoration business booming is aircraft restoration also thriving. A cousin started painting planes out of high school. Now has his own business. He post pics on FB of what is sitting in his hangers. All sizes and varieties. Mostly since COVID

the best fun ive had watching this channel so far. So educational So inspiratinal

I liked finding out who Kevin Tetz is! Also, more of "What's in the Box?"

Derek, this was one of the best interviews with Kevin. Enjoyed it!!!