I love the fact that you're challenging those who "know" to bring young people in, under their wings, to share what is truly a diy/farmer/mechanic skill set .... oh and Merlin, your way with making everyone around you feel important/impactful is fantastic/impressive/motivating/THE BEST
I was in the middle of watching, “Roadkill Garage” driving in the, “2023 Power Tour,” paused it, more important to watch Merlin do his thing, then, back to, RKG.
Thank uou Merlin and Brian for taking us along on the road tour. You’re so kind to help those in need and others are likewise with you you have friends all over. Brian’s Grandpa’s truck did well except for the Balljoint. Thks again.🤙😎
Thanks for taking us with you on this amazing journey it was really fun to drive along with you guys!!! Have a Happy New Year 🎊🎈🎆 and I can’t wait to see what you have planned for next year!!!
I remember, (can not forget) taking 4 hours to drive 70 miles on a Friday while living in Southern California 20 years ago. I DO NOT miss it! I get a laugh when I see the Traffic Reports where I live now, every street in the Report is Green with very seldom a Yellow section. I lived 1 mile from the 10 Freeway and the constant noise from all the Traffic was deafening. When I moved back to Ohio where I grew up I was amazed at how silent it was. So silent that I developed Tinnitus or so I was told by an Ear and Throat Doctor I went to see. He told me after living with the noise my brain is now causing the Tinnitus so I don't think I'm going deaf. Not sure if I had the Tinnitus while living in California, the Noise never stopped long enough to hear the ringing.
Watching Merlin doing his thing enjoying the tour was cool to watch! Your well respected in the automotive world! Keep up the great content! Til next time, see you then. ✌️ 😊
High School Auto Shop instructor ran his 1955 Chev. at Irwindale. Claimed he got into the 10’s with it, (in the quarter). I remember helping put the 427 CI together, not much else. {Torqued the rod bearing caps; (why Gary / the shop instructor trusted me with this action; is why I remember this part of the build)}. Only failed part was the manual 4-speed transmission, not the engine). 😳
I'm glad you guys enjoyed yourselves. It was weird what happened with the ball joint but you were able to patch it together and keep going. Just have to remember to fix it the right way once he's back home.
Wonderful adventure, buncha chuckles & stories! Love that you've chosen us to ride along, & all the new events for the New Year! Hope its a blessed one for All! Thanx !
@Merlin So, Parker AZ. was my aunt and uncle's town, and by default my cousins' town. Uncle Elroy worked for the government during and after the construction of both the dam and Gene (spelling?) pumping station. He was a carpenter by trade, and was a part of the team of men who built all those homes over in Gene Village and some of Parker too I guess. I've been inside the pumping station a couple of times on "The Family Tour" back in the day, and everyone waved at him and knew him by name. Very Cool. They later moved to Kingman Az.for their retirement, I'm currently trying to get a hold of their property and if I do, we will hopefully meet in person one day. Also my Father was a machinist in Irwindale Ca. and my oldest Brother Jerold used to work at Miller Brewery there as well. A very good friend of the family, Chuck, worked his way up to being Chief of Police of Irwindale Ca. also. (now retired) So thank you for this. EDIT: I almost forgot the most important part! My brother Mike used to race his Pontiac Tempest out at the original Irwindale Raceway, which was my introduction to "Wrenchin'&Racin'" Which got bulldozed for a certain Brewery to be built in it's place. :-( EDIT #2: omg I didn't know you were going to Po-Mona too! Pfffft! Pomona Fair, for many years, Pomona Computer show/swap meet every month for years, Pomona Swap Meet, The freakin' Winter-Nationals! with big brother Mike, bless his drag racin' soul! (second New Year & Christmas without him) Are ya sure you're not gonna just pull in the driveway of my childhood home or something?! "Power Tour West, A Slice of my Entire Life" Geez! Thank You So Much Merlin, really.
Thanks Merlin for taking us along for the ride. Hopefully they will continue the tour. You know your cousin Paul always says "cross threading is as good as loctite"😊
My uncle had a 46 Chevy delivery he drove to Texas and back with a inline 6 and 4sp I tried for years to buy it he wouldn't sell it to me because it belong to my aunt who passed it sat in pasture for years he sold it to a friend of ours who restored it from a rust bucket great video keep up the good work God bless from GA
Merlin, it amazes me how much energy and drive you have. It looks like everyone had a great time on the Power Tour West. I'm glad you guys got to go and bring us a very interesting video!
another awesome road trip, filled with lots of awesome cars and a bunch of cool people, what a way to end the year, Happy New Year Merlin & Desiree and family, thanks for bringing us joy throughout the year, wishing you all the best for 2024, love from Scotland UK, thanks for sharing
Saw you in Newbern's video so I knew you went, glad to see you had a good time. I figured you were around my age, I was born 53 years ago the day before yesterday. 1970
Another great video Merlin! I wished I had been able to make PT this year! I hope to be there next year. It is great how everyone pulls over and helps everyone out along the way! Great stories of the family cars too! Keep up the great work you do and best wishes on 2024!
6 lanes of stopped, merging traffic one way. LMAO no thanks. Glad we have nothing like that where im at. 2 lanes each way sucks enough. Some really nice Rides at that show. Sick Rat Rods, and Franken Bug is sweet. Excited for Sic Week 2024. Thanks for sharing Merlin.
Merlin you never get excited just fix the problem you are so talented and knolagable . The most fun thing about this vidio was the look on Emilys face when you pulled that one on her it was priceless All ways love your vidios. Most all the u tubers i watch are your friends.fantastic stuff
I grew up hanging out in Jim's hot rod shop in ventura ! Valley vintage rods. My dad would work for him on the side. Good to see John's Joy is still on the road!
Wow. An hour and 17 minutes that flew by. Loved the format of this video. The stories being told are amazing. Now I’ve got some new channels to check out. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I love the Rust Farm channel they are from Alberta and they collect old Dodge Trucks and that crew cab dodge he has is so bad ass that I wish i had one because I'm a big time mopar guy and love them old Dodge trucks
Good job Merlin. Really enjoyed this one. I finally got the answer to the mystery of how Merlin "Old School" met Alex Taylor! Great Story telling on this whole vid! Love it!
Hello Merlin my friend, hell of a ride man hell of a ride.Thanks for the tour,I'm still gonna hit one myself.Northern southern girls ,I'm still laughing going to steal that one from ya.
Ran with one of the original Power Tours when it came through Vegas in the early 90’s. Started at Petersons Museum. Had my ‘64 Impala SS. We had dinner hosted in the Duesenberg room in the Imperial Palace. Joined the tour in the Midwest once I moved back after 1995. Wonder if I missed meeting Merlin in Vegas?
Another fabulious video. When ya'll were in Parker it reminded me of years ago my foray in my Hondo 5/8 runner bottom boat to the Parker strip. Good times. Have a safe and joy filled New Year. The event reminded me a lot of the old Car Craft Street machine nationals up in Sacramento.
I was in spectator form at Pomona as all my junk is under construction pretty much. From the looks of it in your video, I had left before you got there. I would loved to have met you and said hello. Oh well, maybe next time. The yellow LUV you walked around is my buddy's, Don Leath. It was cool seeing Aaron and Emily in your video. I hung with them shortly after they arrived and I had some great conversation with Aaron and joked around with Emily. I love her sense of humor. Hope you made it home OK. Be safe!
One of my dad's favorite sayings was, "If you want a helping hand, try the one at the end of your arm." I thought he was cynical when I was young, but he and Elvis pretty well nailed it!
Know the chevy key trick had a good friend in high school in the late 80s he had a 64 impala I had a 57 chevy that I still have we used to steal each other’s car he was killed in a car accident sure do miss him
OMG ! I can't count the times I have been on Rice Road going to the River/Havasu ! I remember when that gas station was open ! Thanks for sharing ! Pomona is not far away from me ! Thanks for sharing !
