Can we all just appreciate Ray's ability to write in a calligraphy style with an airsander!!!! 😮😮🤘🤘🍻

@victorbaird8220

10 ай бұрын

😂

@Boodieman72

10 ай бұрын

Practice makes perfect ;)

@rhadden8976

10 ай бұрын

That really was impressive.

@johngriffin5996

10 ай бұрын

Will that air sander signature become part of his opening sequence?

@iulianmanea2883

10 ай бұрын

must start a petition! 😄@@johngriffin5996

It’s a shame that the door got damaged after doing such a great job on the paint.

@graken22

10 ай бұрын

Yeah my heart skipped a beat! Dang it! That MC was NICE! That was a pricey mistake 😢

Not the worst job but done right. I know time is money, but just slow down a bit and you won't miss the little things. I know because I have been there a few times. Your positive attitude is most refreshing. Thanks for letting us tag along for this one!

Door damage 😡!!! Mistakes happen. What really matters is how they are handled. As long as the tire shop owns up to it and pays for repairs. In the end, it is just one of life’s inconveniences and hopefully a lesson learned for the tech involved. Another great video Ray. Keep ‘em coming

@LDuncanKelly

10 ай бұрын

At least it wasn't a Michigan tire rotation... (Michigan appeals 🤡 court ruled tightening the lug nuts is *NOT* part of a tire rotation in 2019!)

@TruckNewDriver

10 ай бұрын

Always a risk of new door's paint not matching

@inspectorjavert5563

10 ай бұрын

@@LDuncanKelly A lot of intelligent decisions coming out of Michigan, lately...

@hirisk761

10 ай бұрын

I wrecked a customer's car when another mechanic was doing a brake job. he put the wheels on and went to lunch. boss thought it was done and had me back it out. turned out he wasn't done and I nailed a light pole and horseshoed the backend of the car! brakes hasn't been bled yet.

@damianhighfill2014

10 ай бұрын

@@TruckNewDriver I'm speaking from my personal professional experience, may differ from others depending on where they live, shop integrity, ect ... The replacement door will have to be oem spec, wether it's a used door fixed up, or oem or aftermarket new door. Usually there will be a adjacent panel as blend panel, to ensure correct color match to the rest of car. But that door for sure is junk now lol

if i've learned anything working on cars, its that when you drop a bolt, DO NOT go reaching for it! Just go get the magnet on a stick right away before you try to grab it and it falls even deeper down.

I was waiting for you to say "I tightened it when ya'll weren't looking". Nice job and you eventually remembered everything.

I went to pick up my parents at an airport. Then I proceeded to stat my mini van nothing happened. Took out hammer from the tools I always travel with. Banged on starter bingo, started up. Next day replaced its. Keep up the great work.

Damn Ray, You have better handwriting with a rotary grinder than I do with a pen!

My jaw dropped when you showed the door I bet the owner of the alignment shop isn't happy with the person backing the car out

@alucardbond007gaming

4 ай бұрын

If I was owner of that tire shop that tech would be fired cuz I don't put up with kind of carelessness.

Did not forget the starter solenoid but was very surprised to see you attach the leads before you fastened the starter motor back in. Gues that is just the way you roll, for whatever reason. 🙂

Wife unit "parked" under the reserved space for wife unit sign, that was epic!

Truly a Joy for All. Thank you Ray

Amazing how small and lightweight starters are I remember and I'm sure there's others that do to how big and heavy they were

@MonkeyJedi99

10 ай бұрын

I recall a starter for my '88 Bronco being somewhere around the size of a loaf of pumpernickel bread and heavy enough to be part of a redneck gym.

@michaelbolton2741

10 ай бұрын

Dinky things, nowadays. I've changed Lincoln starters that were the size of Hondas. 🔧😉

@61rampy65

10 ай бұрын

It is the miracle of neodymium magnets, and gear reduction.

@gary1143

10 ай бұрын

Not only the weight but can you remember trying to change the starter on a 68 big block Mustang I wasn't sure I would live long enough to get that replaced to drive again.

Good morning Ray. Dang a new starter needed after all that work. The door getting damaged at another shop. As the owner I could only laugh. Get video as always.

@nickmalone3143

10 ай бұрын

As owner i would blow my stack

heres a tip i use.when disconnecting the battery,use a plastic terminal cover.

New paint job is Gorgeous on this old Monte Carlo Very sweet 0:50 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

How many people freaked out at the beginning. In Ray they need to trust. Have a great day. Stay safe and be well.

The cross member over the battery gives me chills, just like my 2008 Impala SS. And then it gets to the end with the actuator and I cry because mine still does it too.

Rsy you made my day today. Two videos, one this morning (the spindle bearing) and the starter tonight. Such a shame the alignment/tire shop crunched the door. Those A/C actuators sound terrible, i hope you'll be fixing them soon. Beautiful car. Thanks again and you and your family have a great day.

And we form communities based on common interests, hobbies, and professions. I don't like to critique because I make mistakes everyday, numerous times a day but Ray some people are just awesome at their jobs and never makes mistakes and talk trash to us who are mere mortals! 😊

I saw you missed the starter power nut. I said noooo as you put the air box back. Then my thought was “I love my job so much, I do it twice”. 😂😂

5.3 V8 "Active Fuel Management" The Kiss of death.

Big storm coming. All the modifications to the truck can be tested!! Stay safe Ray 🙏🏼

"Ray, you forgot something!" *points at screen*. This has become my standard response in such situations :D

Nice straight forward video . I felt your pain looking at that door . I left my wife’s car at Firestone for a oil change once . They called me 2 hrs later to let me know one of the install bay gates fell on our car . It left a dent on the roof . I was very annoyed. but I took it in stride and insurance adjuster called me right away. my car was repaired in about two weeks .

There ain't one OF US who are perfect. We ALL tell lies, we ALL make mistakes, we ALL could have done better. Just keep on going!

Thanks for the laugh at the end. Hope you and the Family stay safe during the Hurricane, we are preparing big time in JAX.

Ray, you all stay safe with the upcoming storm!! See you after the storm is over!!

I usually comment when people forget stuff but on your videos I tend to hold myself at bay because you usually get it before the videos over. Like the shock bolt the other week. Either that or someone beats me to it. Lol😂

Once I took our 67 T-Bird in for an oil change at a quick lube. The "tech" asked what he had to do to drive the car forward over the pit. I said, "Are you going to drive the car with the door open? The swing away wheel does not lock into place until you SHUT THE DOOR

Morning Ray, thanks for sharing this repair. I had visions of laying on the ground trying to get the starter out. I was surprised when it came out on top. I can't believe how well your wabble sockets work. Too bad about the door hope the paint matches 🙏. Thanks for sharing this video and don't forget to have a great day.

Fun to watch to see what you forgot to do, but knew you would find out. Also, I wonder if someone got fired after damaging the vehicle.

@DarkMessiahChronos

10 ай бұрын

Doubtful, while it sucks to damage a vehicle, over a year the tech will make more for the company than the cost of a door + salary. Retraining and briefs are much cheaper than talent hunting.

@Penkazo34

10 ай бұрын

It all depends on the boss/manager/supervisor style of leadership, because it should be under the shop insurance. It can be zero tolerance, pay deduction, sweep it under the rug, not really care, blame others, etc, hard to say what would be the consequences of it.

@barryoverson4988

10 ай бұрын

it didn't start or it wouldn't have happened blame murphy should have rolled the vindow down to steer it oops

@courtneesdad

10 ай бұрын

I doubt it. It’s hard to find workers. And it cost to train new ones.

@wayneessar7489

10 ай бұрын

I damaged 50,000$ worth of paper many years ago as a Bookbinder. I took responsibility and thought I would be fired. "They" said heck no, we just spent 50,000$ training you!

I like how he ends the video then has a little more to show. Its like finding that illusive seasoned curly fry in your order of crinkle fries. 👍

Enjoy your videos. Putting extra care to make sure we have great views of the work and enough light. Outstanding work.

@victorbaird8220

10 ай бұрын

I want a cookie 🍪

Ahhh ray remembered I stayed you forgot to tighten the wires on the starter Solenoid but you remembers ray good work 17:15 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

9:09 - Mechanics and automotive engineers are actually at the mercy of the automotive beancounters.

I noticed but didn’t say because you do things off camera. I believe in you Ray

That blend door actuator sounds nice lol

I just love all your vids, and how faar you have come since you left the other job. Keep e'm coming, i'll be watching. 😊

I have trained myself to not comment or point with my mouse when Ray forgets a bolt. He will remember it even if it is hours later when it interrupts sleep.

Lol that was me I was yelling at my screen you forgot it😅then again when you grabbed a 12 instead of a 10 lol loved it all

You didnt forget to tighten the nut of the starter Ray! Just a little later😊 It only can become a problem when it tries to start without tightening😅

I have a new appreciation for your work in the Florida heat, visiting in LWR!

RAY! I owned a 1987 IROC-Z and,.... I had to install a special Heat Shield on the solenoid just to keep the starter from grenading. The exhaust was Headers and the heat from them was so intense, it would fry the starter. I replaced two starters before I discovered the solution.

Nice job Ray, to bad about the door. Nice how you take everything in stride and keep moving forward, what's done is done.

Wow! Good stylish signature job and ouch! Back in the late seventies at the service station I used to work at the customer was starting to back his own car out of the service bay while halfway outside of his car,lost his footing,punched the acceleratior pedal and caught the door on bay opening wall and bent his door forward. Nothing but his feelings were hurt though

the bolt at the end "No! I refuse to be installed easily, silly mechanic, I will run!" :D

Hey ray I live in Tampa been working on car for 35 yrs also and it a hobby now, also a Machinist, I'd like to say you're a good mechanic. That sometimes you have to slow down. Because sometimes I see you making mistakes. I wish I could reach in there and say. Hey, slow down. Now today you are working on that SS Monte Carlo 2007. And you dropped that bolt over the engine That fell down in there and sometimes it's impossible to find them because cars are so impact, One thing I will never tell you how to do your job at your business. And you run it the way you want to. You'll never get no criticism from me. Only thing I would like to say, At the end of your tapes, let the people know what your customers think on the work you do on their cars, it's very important. Every time i've worked on a customer's car, i've always made sure it was to their specifications and how they wanted as I weren't happy, I have a rebuilt hundreds of engines and I have done some really nice hot rods. I used to Internet Fon the Gandhi bridge. The Old Airport Road by Tampa International 8 mile road I can go on. This was back in the 70s. Enjoyed everything I could do to a car and being a machinist, And also I used to build four by four with forty four is on them quad shocks, And my favorite engine was always a 450 four, couldn't beat it. Pull one out of a Buick electric 225. And also I love the old Ford. Grand torino beautiful Or a nineteen sixty seven 2 door chevrolet nova What date is 350 What A monthly m twenty tdo with a shattered box and a dana Rear end 411 positive that Car screamed like a mash cat. One of my best cars A barracuda formula s. With 2 holly 4 barrow I can go on and on good luck on your business And I hope for your Success and keeping that business And running smooth., And just remember one thing. Your customer isn't always right, but they are. And as long as you take care of that. And don't try. And over price zone you will always have a successful business, Remember this one bad customer ( complaint) Goes a long ways but a happy customer sometimes doesn't go nowhere, One day I will come down and visit you, I'm getting too old to work on these cars but I love it. So keep up the good work. And by the way, I watch all your programs. They're very good, interesting. Just patience is a virtue,

Well at least they are repairing it (the door). Great job Ray

Thats a hell of a nice car to restore! Im a collector of oddities so thats right up my alley.

Stay safe Ray and family.

Nicely done Ray! Yeah, I initially thought you tightened the starter bolts off camera. Now, I WAS surprised you did not clean the rusty battery clamps before re-attaching!

May fav part was when he dropped that bolt at the end, i laughed out so loud because i only thought it only happens to me 😂😂😂 that's pretty much my luck when everything else goes smooth in my repairs and the last bolt goes to the dark side 🙃

Thank you for being illuminational illuminating that lumens illuminate😎

Always enjoy your videos and have a fantastic day

Hi all , yes we are from all over the place, I here in ottawa ontario Canada, live your videos,

there is inherent logic in putting all those computer modules inside air filter assembly. this would the coolest part of engine bay. hence increased reliability & fewer failures.

So much hate for the tire shop. I get it- they made a big mistake, but before I cut them off, I'd consider whether this is a rare mistake or whether they are inattentive on a regular basis. I'd also figure in how quick they were to take responsibility and try to make it right. Second chances, people. I'm sure you would like one from time to time.

@Gazzxy

10 ай бұрын

inclind to agree.. but also... who rolls a vehicle off of anything with doors open...... unsupervised trainee or something maybe.. but why have unsupervised trainees where expesnive mistakes can be made.. but meh maybe stuffs just diferent in america

@johnt.848

10 ай бұрын

It's possible the car wouldn't start so they were pushing it off the alignment rack.

@randyhanson837

10 ай бұрын

Tire shops is where most noobs start. If they can't handle that without a big FU good bye.

Hope you and your family are staying safe Ray. from your fans over here in the UK.

I bet that thing has crazy torque steer. They crambed shit in that engine bay holy shit.

I was expecting you to say that you tightened the starter solenoid off camera. Well done for admitting it.

That exhaust just *cooks* the starter - kind of amazed it lasted ~16 years! I forgot about the solenoid fastening!

Yes, for solenoid nut, battery terminal and corner strut brace. You did say you were running with a couple of plug leads removed today.

Good luck with the storm mate, I hope your preparations are complete, I think you may need them.

A friend of mine has a 90 Monte Carlo SS T-top. That B thing is sweet. One of the last’years they still resembled a Monte Carlo.

Good morning Hope you and the family is doing well @Rainman Ray's Repairs

Great job and nice catch on the loose starter contacts!

Thats pretty clever putting the computer in the airbox. Helps keep it cool when the motor bay is hot. Im not a fan oc electronics under the hood but if your going to do it thats probably the best place short of high humidity.

Dude! crystals, sage cleansing, witch doctor, holy water, priest blessing, 4 leaf clover, SOMETHING!!! (this is the same SS that's been featured several times, now, right?) Poor little SS needs some love.... Or, this car really likes visiting your shop.

SWEEEET LOVE BEING ABLE TO DESTROY STUFFS

We are all here together today to join this starter and this motor in holy clickages let the sparks begin

thankyou Ray, your uploads are always enjoyable,,see you in the next one,,👌👏

Good luck with the hurricane, stay safe and God bless

You made the storm come by doing your generator set up😎

Ray it's a good thing that you got the emergency power supply dirtymax all set up with Hurricane IDALIA on your door and ready to visit you. Hunker down and keep the family safe and don't worry about putting out any vids for us your friends, you and the family is the most imporant thing to us. stay safe.👍👍😉😉

Another informative and entertaining video. Great job!

Love that monte carlo, cant believe tire shop backed it out with door open. Rookie mistake if I ever seen one. Great job Rau. Love your videos

@nickmalone3143

10 ай бұрын

Diversity hire

I did not comment on the starter stud because I was falling asleep....but then you asked people to comment on commenting so I woke up and commented on not commenting.

I said to myself - I wonder how long it will take for him to figure out he didn't tighten that solenoid bolt. The answer was right after you made it a little difficult to reach! It happens.

I hope all your doing good and that hurricane going across Tampa

i yeld six times but you couldn't hear me so i thought you done it off cam you love your job so you know i love watching a mad man at work nice job on dirty mad max cant wait for the armor proofing and louvers over the radiator and roll cage remote spotlights and such im impressed a mechanics car is usually a piece you must really love her

Ray is a God among men.

I knew you was going to check for loose bolts on starter lol 😁 Safety bar over filter box

@aaronkoivu

10 ай бұрын

What about the air filter cover fastener/clip that’s broken or he just missed it altogether….Ray’s last job was a meat cutter

@GaryH-pw9cm

10 ай бұрын

I thought it was going to get a tie wrap.@@aaronkoivu

time to hunker down buddy, i'm hoping things don't get to nasty for you. i'm keeping an eye on the weather where you are, i'm from the uk. and wishing you the best of luck stay safe out there.

Ray, I just saw the hurricane forecast. You might get to use your truck for a generator sooner than you would have wanted to. I know you are watching the weather. Florida sure doesn't need another hurricane.

I see the heat shield on the exhaust but would think GM would also have a heat shield around the solenoid. Nearly 40 yrs ago a had a Firebird with the 400 and changed starters every few months until my dad looked at it and helped me fabricate a heat shield for it. It's solenoid sat only about 2 inches away from the exhaust cross over just as in the case of this SS Monte Carlo and the heat was burning up the solenoids Another great video Ray, we're praying for all yall in Florida with the hurricane that's coming

Another awesome starter replacement video.

🎉BTW Good timing on Hurricane Preparedness !!! Ray off duty !

Sharp looking car, sad to see the door coming back that way. Always great work on your end Ray!

Great idea for placing computer 2 in 1. Better cooling and better used space.

Those dam actuators 😂. I had to unplug one of mine , it rests in cool position so I’m the winter I should fix it

So what a door and paint the left side is all it needs.

Hi Ray,i missed the part where you tested for voltage drop or dirty battery contacts.And got in at the part where you loaded the parts canon.If course it MAY have cranked just by putting the cables back on to the old starter.The truck 120 v setup is great,may come in handy by this weekend.

Beautiful car great video thanks for sharing

I thought about the nut, but figured that you'd either tell us that you got it when we weren't looking, or that you'd get it as you did. Bravo.😉

I was yelling at my phone. You forgot the starter bolt!!!😂😂

Can anyone imagine the moment of silence after that door hit the wall ? We've all had ' oh no, crap' moments haven't we ? An uncomfortable phone call for someone ' Er, Ray, sorry but ... '

@DonsJunkmail-vg1wt

10 ай бұрын

Dool Doo de dool phone call???😏

@JimLambier

10 ай бұрын

I had one of those moments this weekend with my son. We were doing some basic maintenance on the family cars when I asked my son to drive my wife's car up onto the ramps on our driveway. He gave it too much gas and overshot the ramps. He ended up landing on some wheels that were sitting in front of the car. There was a loud bang and plumes of smoke. We had fun dislodged the car from the ramps and tires. Fortunately the damage wasn't too bad. The smoke and popping were just the result of the AC line's rubber layer getting jammed against the AC clutch and bursting.

@ourfarmhouseinspain

10 ай бұрын

@@JimLambier I hope you enjoyed the beer later, always better afterwards isn't it ? Regards

@nonoman305

7 ай бұрын

Worst oh crap I saw was a 1 ton service truck rolling off of the alignment rack, tech jump in and stopped it just in time for the door to not get blown a off, obviously wasn’t worth the risk he took to stop it but he saved it

@ourfarmhouseinspain

7 ай бұрын

@@nonoman305 Mortician here. We once had to deal with someone who bravely tried to stop a car rolling off of a tow truck. Sadly he wasn't strong enough, and the car rolled off the truck and cut him in half. We just do things instinctively, don't we ?

Good Day Ray

That poor car just can't get a break. All those repairs and now a door also.

Ray, rest assured we had faith in your Electron transportation device snugging down abilities. Perfectly torqued to spec, click😮