I'm just going to repeat other people. Thank you for not making a 20 part trailer restoration video! One long video is the way to go. I loved every minute of it.

@eggsaladsandwhiches

4 жыл бұрын

It’s because he ain’t in it for just profit. Pretty sure the dude just likes making videos.

@fredrikg120

4 жыл бұрын

@@eggsaladsandwhiches And he's so good at it too. All the right components and design to make it interesting. Must be so much work moving the camera around, thinking of what angles to get. Keeping track of what you filmed and the overall "flow" of the video. All while doing the physical work. Really impressive.

@rodolfoplasencia4953

4 жыл бұрын

Firebirdjimbo, what some producers don't get is that we need the complete possible how to do things in order to appreciate them, do them, learn them, understand them. There's a lot going on in this universe and some of us haven't got the training for example on how to weld, or taken apart an engine. Takes our time and necessity to do things with our own hands and make them the best possible way!

@eggsaladsandwhiches

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis The Menance bah, I still have faith

@duanehansen3890

4 жыл бұрын

Dennis The Menance p

*Soldering iron stops working* Me: Welp, off to Amazon... Andrew: Okay, let's fix this.

@hycron1234

4 жыл бұрын

Me: Don't you need a soldering iron to fix your soldering iron? Andrew: Nah just a heat gun and these self soldering connector things. Me: Since when has that been a thing?!

I love your "no-throw away" non-consumeristic attitude and how your refurbish and repair and give a new life to your equipments ! Congratulations !

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

You have an incredible ability to turn challenges into opportunities.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a unique ability to stay organized and manage your time effectively.

You’ve succeeded at life when you have a crane to hold your projects while under construction

Rearranged my day so I could watch the video in one sitting. Crazy right? Camarata fans understand. Cheers from B.C.

@OctaApe

4 жыл бұрын

Dude that's amazing!! You're in BC, we're all in AD, not sure how you can time travel like that.

@thomasmckelvey8961

4 жыл бұрын

@@OctaApe o.O lol : )

@CrystalBUGS

4 жыл бұрын

Told myself "I'll watch half tonight and the rest in the morning" I started at 10pm and stopped at 11:45. Haa my dude.

@daverhodes382

4 жыл бұрын

@Soylent GoogleCuck Clown.

@dorfus71

4 жыл бұрын

@Soylent GoogleCuck Butthurt much? Glad you love where you live, please don't ever come back to our gorgeous province. Failing infrastructure? I guess you've never driven an Alberta highway.

55:10 Took me a while to realize he wasn't trying to shake out the paint from the can but that the recording glitched. XD

@raptormx9502

4 жыл бұрын

lmao same

@ShakeyBalance

4 жыл бұрын

It's just one of those shaking loops you get into where your shaking Salt on your meal and just can't stop it

@FishyBoi1337

4 жыл бұрын

Same, i figured there would be more comments about it.

@Frodokeuh

4 жыл бұрын

i thought he went full angela merkel there xD

@budoray

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was my eyes recovering from the shirtless scene moments before.

You made that trailer look brand new Beautiful piece of work You do some great work

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm for life is truly contagious.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

Would you need at least one tread of wood along the length for expansion to prevent damage to welds on deck plates?

Only Andrew Camarata can make a 1:40hr video and make it interesting. I cannot recall any other channel having videos longer than 15 minutes still be interesting. And I watch *A LOT* (!) of KZread!

@LawnPusher

4 жыл бұрын

Addicted to Projects I found one just like his...

@LawnPusher

4 жыл бұрын

Addicted to Projects Jesse Muller

@AlbyBattyTECHannel

4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@tubedebom

4 жыл бұрын

Exactly my friend !!

@Will7981

4 жыл бұрын

I've tried watching Jesse Muller but his channel doesn't grab my attention like Andrew's does.

I ask myself, should i really watch Andrew fix his shit for 2 hours instead of fixing my own? The answer is yes

@g6qwerty

4 жыл бұрын

Doing the same though I do enjoy working with other people, so me going solo takes way more effort than if I had somebody else to work with.

@jor4288

4 жыл бұрын

Of course you should,

@edisdedovic9486

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProvincelandsExplorer L

@edisdedovic9486

3 жыл бұрын

@@davecooke4009 p

@SANGHVIT

3 жыл бұрын

@@davecooke4009p0l

You my friend are the definition of reduce, reuse and recycle. The ultimate jack of all trades. I admire your videos and learn so much from them. You bring back life, use and value to what average people would consider scrap. Please keep these videos coming. You just inspired me to refurbish a small utility trailer my dad owns.

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

Your ability to think critically and solve complex problems is truly impressive.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a way of putting people at ease and making them feel comfortable.

You must protect your lungs. You will not regret it when you get older.

"You going out tonight? It's Friday Bro!" Nah, I'm going to watch Andrew refurbish a 5-ton trailer ;-)

@evwhizz

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@holdensoderstrom6495

4 жыл бұрын

John Palermo literally me today

@skobuffs301

4 жыл бұрын

JP, that was an awesome comment. 🤣😂🤣

@PrecisionCSGO

3 жыл бұрын

@SISSY Sue Brett PANTYSISSY same, 3rd time watching this video...

Thank you for not making a 20 part trailer restoration video! One long video is the way to go. 🙂

@jamesnm21

4 жыл бұрын

So in our next video we'll cover blah blah blah. Yeah, no thanks.

@CheezyDee

4 жыл бұрын

Premium subscribers can watch the full length videos that include bonus clips of Andrew in the portapotty the morning after taco night.

@redsampler2017

4 жыл бұрын

@@CheezyDee just all of this, ac is doing this next to his real job, yt isn,t his real job, its refreshing to see he doesn,t do sub/like/money begging.. shows his true colors.

@desertmulehunter

4 жыл бұрын

@@redsampler2017 👍

@sheilamclaughlin963

4 жыл бұрын

Should have ran the fender metal to the bottom of the channel and ran the long sheets over the wheels for extra support

I have NEVER seen anyone with as much confidence in his abilities. This guy can do anything he sets his mind to!

@Sjanzo

3 жыл бұрын

You aint seen much i guess...

@watchinit6530

3 жыл бұрын

John Campbell, I only recently found this guy's channel. Learned a lot already. I also like that he saves himself good money by purchasing something that just needs a bit sweat equity invested to be functional and reliable.

@tontobb8956

6 ай бұрын

I like Andrew. But that steel repair was totally done wrong. And potentially dangerous I’m what you yanks cal a steel fabricator

Andrew, find your dad and give him a big hug and tell him how much you love him. It's very obvious that he taught you, much more than you know. You paid attention to everything you ever saw him do. You are a very smart young man and have a bright future ahead of you. Hope you enjoy life. You are a very hard worker. Please wear a mask when you paint. Thanks for teaching others.

Patriotism, Painting, Plasma Cutters, Parts Trucks ... Skid Steers, Soldering, Stickers, Safety Lights ... Castles, Cranes, Chains, Car Sales ... Wiring, Welding ... Binders, Battery Chargers ... Driveways, Dads ... Levi, Sadie, and Minnie Mouse ... AND a shirtless Andrew ... this video has got it all !!!

@brenthernandez3632

4 жыл бұрын

You forgot a snow plow.

@toompie69

4 жыл бұрын

Don't forget shirtless Andrew.

@josephortiz9721

4 жыл бұрын

@@toompie69 mhm :P

@tonybrooms

4 жыл бұрын

@@toompie69 YES

@carryclass6807

4 жыл бұрын

i will not forget the shirtless Andrew. HOT! fitness model working on a trailer!

Andrew, Awesome job,,,, May I suggest you add a flat bar on the angle of the diamond plate fenders.... That edge is an accident waiting to happen.... Think blade like.

@danielecognome7501

4 жыл бұрын

Thinkin the same; better with a flat bar

@swampwhiteoak1

4 жыл бұрын

I posted that he should trim those corners. Any fall against those edges could be bad. I always try to protect myself from unnecessary injuries.

@rorylobban4789

4 жыл бұрын

Denis Richer have to agree.

@texasboy2005

4 жыл бұрын

I completely agree!

@denniswinspear7478

4 жыл бұрын

I agree also..

@27:00 you mention the height difference of the metal deck vs the wooden deck. I just did a similar project and instead of altering/ removing metal to lower the factory points at the rear of the trailer, I raised the metal deck. Removing metal at the rear of the trailer weakens the already weakest part of the trailer. My solution was to use 2x3 angle iron cut to the same width of the crossmembers. Then turn them to flat on top and weld them along the vertical edge to the original crossmembers' vertical side. That greatly increased the rigidity of the trailer overall. There was a noticeable difference when stepping in the middle of an original crossmember vs stepping on the modified crossmember with the angle welded to it. Removing metal from any trailer is generally the wrong way to solve a problem. The original builders usually make trailer with the bare minimums to start.

Hey, Andrew. I know this is an older video, but when you patch C-channel or an I beam, the fish plate that goes on the web section should be diamond-shaped, not square. This keeps the same break from happening a few inches down on your vertical weld line.

@DillonHFM

2 жыл бұрын

The old school trick with frame plates that I was taught was, if you don't fish plate, then don't weld the verticals, That said, I usually fish plate. The big thing that usually seems to pop up is the way the trailer had a weak point. A lot of the time the break is at the end of a re-enforcement as was showed, Too much flex in one spot

@artemartem1134

2 жыл бұрын

@@DillonHFM The real question is why it was built like that to begin with. Cost? or is it crappy design? a little of both?

1 Hour and 44 mins of immense deep joy and satisfaction, always watch your videos Andrew, all the very best to you and Levi the foreman/sea Dog.

@undissatisfied1557

4 жыл бұрын

I think this youtube channel could help cure my short attention span. So easy to sit there and watch a full hour and forty minutes.

He began repairing his trailer but... Found bad bearing and fixed it Crane wasn't working, he fixed it Soldering gun did a kaboom, he fixed it And then he finished the trailer. And here I'm trying to fix my life while this guy can probably fix global warming.

@hegeliandetective1034

4 жыл бұрын

If he can stop the geo-engineering and HAARP projects going on with weather modification, I will stand besides him and help :D

@richardsabean5781

4 жыл бұрын

global warming's a scam,, the earth has been changing for millions & millions of years..

@goonan4418

4 жыл бұрын

Its like that episode of Malcolm in the middle.

@franz357

4 жыл бұрын

@@richardsabean5781 thank God there's specialists like you to tell us the truth about global warming: these few thousands scientists who are saying the opposite are probably just delusional, right ? LOL

@richardsabean5781

4 жыл бұрын

@@franz357 If they told the truth the billions would dry up.... Al Gore made billions with his bullshit,, now AOC doing the same shit,, 12 years it's all over,, you taking bets?? my DR bet me 4 to 1 odds a month before the election Trump wouldn't be President,, I bet 100 K,, i'll let it ride AOC wrong!!!

"we're almost done" -Andrew Camarata, 36 minutes into a 1 hr 44 minute video

Can we all just take a minute to appreciate how long Andrew spent making this video and then uploads it all in one video ! Thanks Mate .

Me: one hour and 44 minutes... I think he's testing the suckers to see how long of a video he can get them to watch Me: one hour and 44 minutes later. Man, I'm glad Andrew puts up longer content.

Bet almost everyone watched the entire 1hr 44 min video straight. Good job Andrew.

@user-eb9ut7px6i

4 жыл бұрын

im sure a few watched it 2-3 times.

@lespurbrick9242

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-eb9ut7px6i TWICE lol

@jgoody7467

4 жыл бұрын

Yup

@tommytoy1649

4 жыл бұрын

i didnt even realize i have been watching this for nearly to hours

@amishspaceforce96

4 жыл бұрын

I just finished the whole thing, one of his best for sure

Here’s a useful tidbit of information. If you mix a couple of cups of blue Dawn dishwashing liquid in with water and put it in a spray bottle it works every bit as good if not a little better than wasp spray. It kills them instantly the same way plus if you have a lot of Ness you can mix a lot of it and hook it up to a garden sprayer and just nail them all. The cool thing about it is if you’re gonna be working in there you can spray it on there and it’s just soap and water it will kill all the wasps just the same but you’re not gonna have all those poisons and crap and the fumes to deal with. If there are areas you can’t read you can just make a crap load of it and soak them all. I learned that a couple years ago and I live in the woods we deal with wasps all the time and it works perfectly.

Your such a talented young man, I truly enjoy watching and learning from you. Thanks Andrew 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

@AndrewCamarata

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

Your ability to maintain a positive attitude in difficult situations is truly inspiring.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a unique ability to balance professionalism with a personal touch.

I would rather watch Andrew for an hour and forty minutes than sit through most of the films of the last few years. Many thanks for sharing Andrew :)

@alsnow3582

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing. Who needs Hollywood!

@mikeroark5570

4 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree. Love Andrew's videos!

@messenger8279

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah really enjoy longer videos too.

@REALBADMANSAMBO

4 жыл бұрын

And it's very educational 👍👍

@frederickmoller

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding, Andrew has the best videos out there that I've seen, very entertaining, educational, and he is one smart cookie too. Though personally I'm a Ford man as trucks go, but each to their own....thanks Andrew!

Sitting here at my desk, eating lunch and helping Andrew fix a trailer...nice

@utterlyuselesscommentbelow8101

4 жыл бұрын

Same. Does feel good to be such a helpful person, but I try to stay humble.

@Don.Challenger

4 жыл бұрын

Strangely, I didn't work up a sweat but had a lot of fun anyway. Oh, @Utterly, I believe it takes one to know one but this time you are absolutely right. "Okay, that's done let's do something else."

@woodywoodlstein9519

4 жыл бұрын

Lol.

@woodywoodlstein9519

4 жыл бұрын

It’s truly the feeling you get here.

@psy0rz

4 жыл бұрын

Thats nothing! Im helping andrew while lying under a blanket on the couch. :)

Surprised you did not put bedliner on the deck, that steel is hot and slippery. EXCELLENT videos. Thank you for all the work you put in producing them. Inspiring and informative.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a remarkable ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

Is that 1\8 diamond plate you used? For the deck of the trailer?

Mr. Andrew you have no reason to give the negative comments a second thought, what you do is your business. we are simple here to be amazed by your depth of knowledge and skills. thank you for sharing with us

@ed7542

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but he cut the diamond plate to big. No reason for it to fit snug like that. 1/4" lap on both sides would have been plenty and it would drop right in. Also he leveled the trailer before clamping the broken area, so unless he releveled it it is too high now. Using the smaller lights for the rear "ID lights" he wouldnt have had to cut so much from the frame. Still watched the whole thing like it was a newly released summer blockbuster.

@farmcentralohio

4 жыл бұрын

@@ed7542 Yeah but he fixed his trailer how he wanted to, and it looks like it works fine. If he was fixing your trailer, then we might care what you think :) Be sure to make a video when your working on your trailer sometime so we can all pick at everything we don't like lol

@ed7542

4 жыл бұрын

@@farmcentralohio I design and build custom trailers so maybe I'll make a video just for you :)

@jgoody7467

4 жыл бұрын

@@ed7542 Thank explains why your so critical, jesus this is your profession. Next time lead with that, then give some friendly advice for next time.

@farmcentralohio

4 жыл бұрын

@@ed7542 build the trailer and save your thoughts for someone who might give a crap what you think :)

If you have a crane, no one should be able to tell you crap. You are the Man Andrew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@jorgesantos5523

3 жыл бұрын

.

I also noticed how the manufacturer was very cheap on the amount of welds they used to put on the wheel wells you should think about fabricating trailers to sell you do very thorough and good work! I enjoy your videos very much and watch pretty well evey single one from start to finish

I ran a 12’ shear and 12 break in the shop I worked in for 37 years! Loved the challenge of breaking different bends and figures!

I don't know anything about heavy equipment and most of the time I have no clue what you're doing, but I still enjoy these videos. Keep up the great work!

Didnt realise how long the video was till i finished watching. But I enjoyed every minute of it.

Hi. A small coment.. use ear protection more !! I lost a lot of my hearing when i dident wear protection !!

@dozerworks3453

3 жыл бұрын

You know my dad walks by and says the same thing. I do wear protective gear and sometimes I'm just getting it done. I think some people always have a reason to not get it done and never do.

The old over-center binders have a place to pin / wire them secure (they do work if used correctly). Their negative point is the fact they can be either loose or over tight - lack of adjustment... Ratchet binders are the way to go - also if the lever is left correctly, they can't loosen in transit...

You're spoiling us with the long video! Hey, are you going to upgrade the stereo in the new truck like the old one?

@AndrewCamarata

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Veritas Blair maybe, using a chainsaw would only be funny once though. The radio does not work in that truck, I do need to fix it

@AiMR

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata Right, perhaps this time you could use the Sawzall 😉

@endemiller5463

4 жыл бұрын

UH OH!

@SamCyanide

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe get one of those quarry diggers and precision cut the stereo housing in half

@nit4swede503

4 жыл бұрын

chainsaw rules :-)

Looking forward to the engine swap video. And refurbished plow video.

@editor0018

4 жыл бұрын

I second the motion! Came here to say "Can't wait for the engine swap video" also.

@samvalentine3206

4 жыл бұрын

Who knows? Andrew might end up just keeping the red one and using it instead. You will recall he originally got the gray one as a parts truck for the one that got crushed with the fallen tree, but it was better to use the parts truck as it was. We might end up seeing the same thing here, as the red truck may be in better shape(?). Either way, it will be wonderful if we can come along for the ride with his projects! Thank you, Andrew! 😀 👍

@MikeGuy993

4 жыл бұрын

@@samvalentine3206 I was thinking the same thing!

@andyellis307

4 жыл бұрын

Is your sheet metal expensive over there?

I used to keep a milk crate on my trailer. It was a pretty heavy duty one with the metal rings and it probably wasn’t strong enough but it fit perfectly under the dovetail so I could just throw it under there and it would keep the trailer from lifting my truck. I would put feet on the ramp folded up when you lifted the ramps but I had a piece that drops down when you set the ramps down that would hold the back up so it doesn’t lift very far. Love you thing I have it put on mine was a forerunner so the crate worked but I’m guessing the track loader or the forklift is probably a lot heavier. Some flip down Jax on the back of the trailer would probably work pretty well too. I use those quick tensioners but I’ve also got nylon straps on mine with Velcro so once that handles down and it’s bound, I can wrap the strap around two or three times and the Velcro holds it closed pretty well. I use them on one side and then a ratchet binder on the other to make it good and tight. The trailer looks great and I think going with the diamond plate was definitely the right choice.

Hello Andrew if I may ask what was the thickness of the 4x8 diamond plate sheets did you use to replace the floor

@AndrewCamarata

5 ай бұрын

I am almost positive I mentioned it in this video. But I think it was 1/8", its been holding up great.

When the soldering iron broke, I thought to myself, "Shit, what is he going to do now? He probably has another one, right?" Then as he proceeds to open it up and I remember who it is I'm watching. Of COURSE he just fixes it.

@johnh715

4 жыл бұрын

If he cant fix it, its BROKE!

@stevejette2329

4 жыл бұрын

I hate it when my soldering gun goes boom

@michaelwerbick

3 жыл бұрын

Love that he takes a 20 year old soldering gun and fixes it so it will never break....lol

@ETRHeydrich

3 жыл бұрын

@@dianea3324 What a Boss.

@brandonjohnson5483

3 жыл бұрын

But if your microwave breaks just take it apart take the transformer then some other do dads and make a Tesla coil

"My buddy knocked down the power line, but it wasn't his fault. The power line hooked the excavator arm." Priceless ...

@kylejones2075

4 жыл бұрын

Ya but if it was properly secured it should not have detached from the trailer, don't u think?

@AndrewCamarata

4 жыл бұрын

The line was too low. It was tied down, when the corner of the trailer dug into the ground it broke the chains. I don’t see why everyone keeps bringing that up trying to Make the accident his fault. When a vehicle is flipped over like that, I don’t see how it still being attached to the trailer makes it any safer.

@chrisdaruda9414

4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't trying to bust your chops. it was just funny because the way it was worded it sounded like the power line caused the accident the Powerline didn't do anything it was just hanging there. The accident started when the trailer tipped over. the driver's fault for driving in soft ground, or tipping the trailer or whatever, it's still his responsibility.

@rockriveroutdoors810

4 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing it happened because someone decided there to good for oversized load permits, or at least the signs

@BigDsHomestead

4 жыл бұрын

Can you put something under the back of trailer to keep it from rising up in the front, like a temp jack stand and use a bottle jack to raise traiker a little bit in case they get stuck? To me, that would probably work, or at least in theory.

If you don't have a level surface to reference (and even if you do) pull a string from corner to corner or diagonally. String doesn't lie and no mistakes because the frame was bent or out of level or your level was bad. As far as cutting sheet material you could also use a track cutter with either a oxy/acetylene torch or a plasma torch, or a metal cutting circular saw with the appropriate blade for the material you are cutting. You can't (or shouldn't) use a circular saw intended for wood as the RPM is too high. The metal cutting circ saws are available in cordless so they can be used without AC mains power, but the corded models are powerful and can cut thick steel. We used one on a job to cut large WF beams with a 3/4" thick flange. When flexing the plate to get it installed on the bed use a hydraulic jack or you could even rig up a hand operated screw jack in place of the dunnage and use a thinner tool like a piece of 1/8 plate on the ends to force it under the channel.

I sometimes rewatch Andrew’s videos several times, even 2 hr ones. He’s that good at everything he does. Very entertaining.

@cryothunder328

3 жыл бұрын

I watch his videos to fall asleep lol.

@user-os8vb3nm2x

3 жыл бұрын

@@cryothunder328 rtf u

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

Your creativity and innovation are truly inspiring.

Man, i wonder where was Andrew's Channel hidding in these 3 years. Finally, after years of searching, i found a channel that is 101% on my taste at every aspect. And i finally got a favourite channel. Andrew, you're my indirect teacher and i enjoy every single minute of every single video. Keep up the good work!

He used mineral spirits to clean the sprayer bc the paint was “oil based”. Normally that sprayer is used with latex and can be cleaned with water. Just in case anyone was wondering

Even though I restored a 1964 Chevelle, helped on several mustangs, tons of fishing reels and bicycles over the years, you make me feel like I wasted my youth not doing stuff like you do with all your heavy equipment and land. you are a treasure my internet friend. Thank you for all you do.

@dabofiron.itzsimplicity

7 ай бұрын

I’m sure you didnt waste your youth, don’t think like that. It went exactly the way it was meant to

question load tie down points do you have to use a ticketed welder to weld the hold down points on

Your videos just keep getting better and better ! Thanks for the ton of awesome tips, Andrew !!!

@handicappedtrucker

4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@samvalentine3206

4 жыл бұрын

And the fantastic drone footage - definitely professional work there...

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

Your kindness, compassion, and generosity are truly unparalleled.

Yes. Yes I did just watch a close to 2 hour video of a guy rebuilding a trailer. And I loved every minute of it.

@KILAPH24471

4 жыл бұрын

PhysKo Gamer join the maddening crowd...lol!

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

Your ability to think critically and solve complex problems is truly impressive.

"It wasn't his fault, the power line caught it." lol

@honeybadger4660

3 жыл бұрын

bloody power line😂😂

@Builder99

3 жыл бұрын

@@honeybadger4660 who has to pay repairs for it ?

@AndrewCamarata

3 жыл бұрын

He got some insurance money. But he said it still sucked.

@captndavie

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata if the power lines were too low it looks to me like they should be responsible and have to pay. If your buddy ran off the road and plowed a power pole then they would expect him to pay for it.

ANDREW IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS I really wanted to share this with you, and it will be a breakthrough of understanding on projects like these. In a word: SANDBLASTING, and I don't mean Mickey Mouse blasting but rather using one of those CAT motor blasters with a 4" nozzle get it done somewhere, or rebuild an old one to add to your arsenal. Okay here is my story. I had a body shop that started with nothing and grew to be the largest in all of Western Delaware County out of over 250 shops. I started doing restorations. T Bird products was sending me stripped down classic T Birds 55, 56, 57 that were the shell on the frame with suspension and all intact. I took it to Broyles Refinishers and had them sand blast all of the internal parts, door jambs, engine compartment, suspension, frame etc. The whole thing came back like new silver metal. Any rust holes were now a solid piece of metal ready for welding with zero prep time. All I had to do was spend an hour blowing the sand out of everything, and then I used Dupont Metal prep which would acid etch the metal so it would never rust again. Blow it out, and let it dry, preferably overnight. Then go in and prime everything real well. Now you are ready to do repairs, welding (yes lightly grind weld to surfaces) but you are dealing with something that has ZERO prep time, and it makes a BRAND NEW piece of metal/the whole trailer looks new again. It may cost a few hundred dollars to have it done, but the time saved, and the final product will blow minds. The value of the trailer will skyrocket which will way more than pay for itself in what little it costs, and the time you save not cutting away rusted metal is incredible. So for example you leave the rims with it, tires on and everything, and they blast both sides which for an industrial blaster is about 60 seconds worth of a pass, and the rim now looks like it just came out of the factory. You prime and paint and it looks like a new rim. This alone will take your entire operation to a new level. Not that it needs fixing. I am blown away by how great you are at fixing and so much more. This is the one element that you need. Sandblasting. Now a couple of tips. Before delivering a frame with suspension and or trailer to the blaster be sure to steam/pressure wash all of the grease off. A spot of dried up grease will stop sand particles in their tracks. Leave the suspension completely assembled. When they are done blasting it, if you really want to show off, disassemble it putting new rubber bushings, nuts, and washers on it after you prime and paint the parts. When someone looks at it, it looks exactly like all brand new suspension. Any part you had them once blasted, if you primed it, and put it in a box with paper wrappings, it is indistinguishable from brand new. Just about zero effort to get it that way. All of the work is in the prep time, and with this it is ideally done for you. Get handy with the metal prep. New metal even sanded has minute particles of metal that even the humidity in the air will cause to turn into seeds of rust that get planted under the finish, and eventually will create a sheet of rust, with flaking paint. It takes about zero time to use metal prep liquid. I like the Dupont stuff that does not require you to wash it off with water. Tell you what. Try this with just a few small parts, or maybe one shovel that goes on the end of the tractor and you will be totally sold. Look at this video starting at frame #41 to get an idea of what I am talking about. kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYSVzq6FnaS4Z7Q.html This is less work, not more. Thank you Andrew for having such an incredible channel.

'm glad I'm not the only one that has to fix 10 things to get that one thing I started to fix fixed.

@kylejones2075

4 жыл бұрын

Copy that. Or search for the right tools for half a day!

@Don.Challenger

4 жыл бұрын

Before I could get started on the job I ended up cleaning everything up - no use starting then.

@charlie7470

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5aHx8qchJSfpZM.html

@KILAPH24471

4 жыл бұрын

The right tool always seems at hand for Andrew. It may be 100yrs old, but it's accessible and it works.

@MrXelig

4 жыл бұрын

all the time...

This was like "A day in the life of Andrew Camarata: The movie", more of this please!

Great vid but random question what do you use for safety glasses? Always looking for a good set !

I wasn’t aware of pressure treated wood will corrode hardware? What would you use galvanized or stainless?

@AndrewCamarata

Жыл бұрын

There is hardware that is safe for PT.

Hey Andrew stop worrying about the comments you tubers make 80% of us know nothing and the other 20% are know it all's. I am amazed all the stuff you know! God bless you & yours & keep up the good videos!!!

@johnm.evangelis693

4 жыл бұрын

@Kenneth Welch I am speaking for myself, do you have a you tube channel like Andrew with 326 Thousand subscribers KW? Nope of course not. Anything else you want to add KW?

I am looking forward to the story on your new white truck and the engine swap on the "gray ghost" snow removal machine! Great video Andrew!

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a natural ability to inspire confidence and trust in others.

Wow, your town still has a J.J. Newberry’s? They went out of business in my state. Awesome job on the trailer rebuild. It looks brand spanking new, only BETTER! 😎 Lots of helpful hints about repairs, tools, and safety issues. Thanks!

“Don’t let your dogs watch you weld” Can’t have the dogs learning how to weld!

@Builder99

3 жыл бұрын

No...They can get eye damaged same as you could...

@helenreddypantysissy4030

3 жыл бұрын

He said “Don’t let your dogs 🐕 watch you weld.” I can’t have the dogs 🐕 learning how to weld!!

@evan_ack

3 жыл бұрын

They’ll take our jobs!

Me: Why is he doing that, doesn’t seem right. A Few Moments Later... Andrew: This is what I just did and why I did it. Me: Yeap I’m an idiot

@uploadJ

4 жыл бұрын

We're all idiots, me included ...

@minhaluta1668

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂👍👀👀👀👍✌

@sheilamclaughlin963

4 жыл бұрын

Wheel bearing grease is better than general propose grease

Wife: What on Earth are you watching?! Me: A dude fixing a trailer? Wife: For two hours?!?! Me: What are you talking about, two hours? Wait... Oh... Ehhh... 😂😂

@johnkruton9708

4 жыл бұрын

while they watch the kardashians be spenders and whine about not being liked......AC uses his stuff to help other people get their projects done...for money...you know a real business. The YT was an afterthought and now he is finally realizing we all want to help him with YT ad money even if he doesn't need it.

@jacksonstrickland4736

4 жыл бұрын

My dad always wonders why i stay up all night. This is why. I need to go to work in the morning darnit😂

@OctaApe

4 жыл бұрын

I'd be like... "TF you watching for 2 hours?" wife: "soaps" Me: "That's why you're dumb and argumentative and I fix everything".

@redsampler2017

4 жыл бұрын

@@OctaApe you are correct, but im pretty sure you didn,t call your wife dumb ;-)

This really is the reason that I can watch KZread for hours, people like this, amazing

@GOOSESTORIES

3 жыл бұрын

Speed x2 :)

@dasanmathison6451

3 жыл бұрын

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@robertrogers2164

3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@philgilmore1176

3 жыл бұрын

They say diamonds are a girl's best friend. Fine! Just give me DIAMOND PLATE...

Before painting the rims wouldn't it have been a good idea to either sandblast them or a circular wirebrush on a drill to get the dirt off first?

Andrew I know you are doing your best of providing longer videos, but this just isn't long enough. There is still 22h+ I have to do something else today I much rather watched your videos the whole time.

The major reason for crossing the chains is to prevent chain shock, especially on a sprung load like a car. When you corner chain a car via car frame to bed, as the trailer goes over bumps and swells, the car suspension dips and the chains go slack then slam tight as the car goes back up. This slamming can break chains, buckles, and rip open the keyholes in the car frame. Crossing the chains makes them act more like panhard bars by transferring that bounce energy to the sides. Cross chaining is more about centering a load and controlling movement and less about binding a load tight to the bed. A general rule would be: Totally rigid loads like cargo or machinery that has no springing at the anchor points can be corner chained. Vehicles or anything with pneumatic tires (air filled tires are springs, too!) gets cross chained.

@Logjam5

4 жыл бұрын

Good addition Grouchy.

I'm an Electrician with some friendly advice... Ask yourself, 'what do car companies use?' They do not use the chassis for ground any more, they run a separate ground wire (which is exactly why your lights come with two wires). Never use solder because a proper-sized crimped compression terminal actually fuses the metals together with the lowest resistance. Heating with solder actually ruins the crimp. Stay away from cheap HF connectors. Get them from a real electrical store (or Grainger's). Consider running a length of conduit the length of your trailer for mechanical protection and good organization. You can weld rigid or thinwall (EMT) in place and blow holes for branch wires (as long as the edges are smooth). Or, PVC electrical conduit may be used. I personally like plastic because it's a natural insulator, it won't rust and wires cannot weld themselves to the inside. When the conduit is in place and finished, pull your wires and connect them.

do you trust that paint+primer in one stuff?

70 year old cook and seamstress ... not sure why I found this video so fascinating but I feel as if I just crash coursed a whole new language.

@colinjohnson5515

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome! Andrew is greatness. I’m always surprised when I keep returning to finish a long video of his.

@eg6199

4 жыл бұрын

I Watz check out essential craftsman, another awesome channel. You will not be disappointed.

@cavemanjoe7972

4 жыл бұрын

@@hak1985org For that, you get to hear about Mustie1, Primitive Technology, This Old Tony, and Abom79. And as a special bonus, if you act now you'll also hear about TheWildNorth, by Andrew Stanley!!!

@carryclass6807

4 жыл бұрын

like Andrew, you dedicated you're life to doing useful, necessary, and important work. I Watz, thank you for YOUR service.

@maryannanderson7517

4 жыл бұрын

Give the city a break. If they had Levi to help them they could probably do a better job also.

My wife doesn’t understand when I say Andrew has the same paint sprayer I have and the same wire holder, I think I need a skid steer and crane to match what Andrew has... lol. Wives.....go figure!

@fo727

4 жыл бұрын

David Millard Same!

@crazedman6786

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Ikr!

@ionracer24

4 жыл бұрын

Thats y im divorced!!

Hi Andrew; did you reinforce the chassis due to added dead load for steel weight and live load during transporting?

So galvanized bolts for the decking?

Andrew Don't worry about the haters. Excellent work as usual. Loved the trick to tighten the plate to the cross member. Great job. Keep those vids coming

@samvalentine3206

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that was a great idea - easy to do and mission accomplished!

@RGSABloke

4 жыл бұрын

As they say 'necessity is the mother of invention', Andrew pushes this ideology to the max with great results. As Ive said many times Mr. Trump should employ him as an innovation Tzar for the education of young folks. Great long video

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a natural ability to connect with people and make them feel valued.

This was like an hour and a half movie, I'd much rather watch this than American Reunion.

I never see u cleaning the rust or paint when your welding what r u using for welding wire, flux core?

How thick of diamond plate did you use for the decking ?

@AndrewCamarata

2 жыл бұрын

Didnt I say? I think I used 1/8"

@southernboy9786

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata you probably did I probably didn't listen as usual but thanks bud

@AndrewCamarata

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend the diamond plate decking.

@southernboy9786

2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata 10-4 I appreciate it bud

"The quarter inch I added here is screwing it up." That's when you know all your other cuts were good! 😂👌

What a quality way to spend an hour and fourty minutes. Thanks, Andrew!!

I don't know how I ended up watching this video but I absolutely loved it and I loved you. You are absolutely living the American dream. Self-employed, knowledgeable, capable and loving life. Man, what a great attitude toward working with all manner of stuff. The tractor parade kind of good citizen, kind to small animals. I just lost it with the drone footage at the end. I'd sit and watch the whole thing again. You're right out of central casting and don't change a thing.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail and focus on quality are truly impressive.

How thick was the diamond plate added? Just wondering 🤔??

@AndrewCamarata

Жыл бұрын

Didnt I say in the video? It was probably 1/8" but might have been 3/16"

40:33. Andrew. When you drill metal, use wd 40 or any other spray oil lubricant. Prolongs still bid life and makes it much easier to drill. Way much easier. Even plain water works if you don’t have the oil on hand.

@jaya8352

3 жыл бұрын

Step Drillllllllll!!!!!!!!

@dozerworks3453

3 жыл бұрын

I find it difficult to drill things. Good drill bits are hard to find.

@TheDakotaThurmond

2 жыл бұрын

@@dozerworks3453 good drill bits are expensive****

Could you imagine an Camarata 2019 equipment update video.

@KILAPH24471

4 жыл бұрын

Magnet Fishing Adventures just wait til he says he wants to "fix up" the Castle! Just stand back a distance...lol...

Nice video, great to see a young guy switched on like you are. Everything you did throughout that rebuild emphasised the importance of safety. Corner cutting to save time takes lives and leaves people physically impaired. I loved how you dealt with the electrics too and even went to the 9th degree to have labels printed with critical information regarding axle weight and max carrying weight. You are very skilled in everything you do, guys like you will never be hungry because you know how to get it done and people will always want to pay for that skill. I wish you all the very best Andrew. Good luck from Ireland.

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

Your attention to detail and focus on quality are truly impressive.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

Your ability to work collaboratively and build strong teams is truly impressive.

Trail or damage happened while loading the big heavy, frame can gain more with additional piece above deck?

Man, first time i see these wire shrink wraps that solder the wire using a heat gun. That shit is sweet!

@TheRwd2

4 жыл бұрын

They are good.

I didn't pack my bearings like everyone claims you should on my trailer. So many comments saying the trailer wouldn't make it 5 miles. Towed it over 1000 miles before I took it apart to show that it literally still looked brand new. It’s crazy how people just take something that’s relatively common knowledge and spew it as gospel without ever having tried anything else.

@AndrewCamarata

4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Ray allot of KZread experts in the comments. Lol

@Taylordrifts

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata I think a lot of what it is is that there's some video on how to do something that goes viral, people see that one video, then go comment anywhere that something opposing that is to feel like they know more. I had a turbo miata, When it blew up everyone said it was ring gap, ring gap wasn't big enough, turns out everyone just watched the same episode of engine masters.. lol It wasn't a ring gap problem at all.

@AndrewCamarata

4 жыл бұрын

Taylor Ray yeah. Welding videos usually bring out all the experts too.

@am0804

3 жыл бұрын

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@primelandarchitectureexter923

3 жыл бұрын

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How thick is that diamond plate and where do you get it?

Andrew, now that you have a metal cutting skill saw for flat metal do you think it is better suited than plasma cutter ?

Looks like the old rusty Dodge gave up the ghost. Hope we get a video on that and the newer white Dodge/RAM truck.

@CosmicStargoat

4 жыл бұрын

Well, Andrew took this better than I did. Should have been a Toyota. Some of them never die.

@AndrewCamarata

4 жыл бұрын

Ruthless Goat Toyota does not make a 3/4 ton truck.

@CosmicStargoat

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewCamarata OK, thanks.

Hey man love the video's I think u are becoming my favorite youtuber, love the content always seem to learn something new keep doing what your doing, thanks man

@ianallen2

4 жыл бұрын

He is my fave youtuber. I love watching the long video's.

Who's on the Guitar and the Wah at 23:00 min. Nice touch Andrew.. We wouldn't expect anything less from you. 🙃 Outstanding.

I love your videos man😍 One thing though. I notice you never use cutting oil when boring metal holes. That will speed up your drilling quite a lot and save your bit. And I also noticed when you grinded that drill bit it turned bluish. That means it's losing its hardness. Take fewer passes and dip it in water to keep it cool. Makes your bit more sharp and keeps it sharp. Just a tip☺️

Best channel on KZread. Thank you Andrew, nice long video. Smiled a couple of times when I realized you do read the comments. Levy - welding. Packing bearings. Great job on the trailer. Explaining what you were doing and why. 269k subscribers and climbing.

@rogerday6184

2 жыл бұрын

And 977k today and counting…. Well deserved and puzzled it is not more…

@edbenson98

2 жыл бұрын

and 1.12M subscribers and counting!

Me: Oh, that won't be worth watching, it's just a trailer.... Nope, fully engaged, totally into it, interesting as hell. Thanks Andrew!

@KILAPH24471

4 жыл бұрын

Norm Nielsen hah! He got me too and it's 4:37am...omg..

I have to say Andrew I like your style. I don't always agree with what you do or how you go about it, but I sure do admire your get up and go and your willingness to follow through on an idea.

@discoverykai1547

Жыл бұрын

Your positive attitude is truly infectious.

@atpnongnghiepviet

Жыл бұрын

You have a natural ability to inspire confidence and trust in others.

@greggumbs1935

Жыл бұрын

@@atpnongnghiepviet thank you

Hey, Compering the deck. You did not talked about getting on and off the trailer and the deference in traction between the wood and the metal?