Toyota Camry - Uncertified & Uncut Welding - Extreme Trigger WARNING!

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In this video I help a customer out buy saving her money on a simple exhaust repair. Toyota wanted to replace the entire convertor however we replaced just the flex pipe. It's easy, cost way less but you know how it is when a RU-vidr breaks out a welder 😉
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@tonypybus8003 8 месяцев назад

Loving your humour- your referral to the welder as a “comment generator” killed me. There will always be the Monday morning strategists if you put yourself out there. Thanks for all you do and keep them coming!!

@countryfriedgamer15o 8 месяцев назад

Not gonna lie that joke went right over my head but now reading your comment I get it lol. Initially I thought he said common generator or something similar. I knew he was talking about the welder I just thought he was calling it some kind of electric generator as a nickname. I totally forgot about the critics in the comment section telling him he ain't doing it right lol.

@robfl07 8 месяцев назад

You may not win any awards for teaching us welding, but your dedication to helping those in your community and going beyond what is expected of you is unparalleled. I wish we all had a South Main Auto in our community..

@evilzarmy1 8 месяцев назад

you have one, you just have to look

@billupstateny9151 8 месяцев назад

@@evilzarmy1 Wishful thinking, SMA clones are very rare. 🇺🇸🗽🙏

@chriscrusader5412 8 месяцев назад

I wish the same.

@wtfman5313 8 месяцев назад

Damn Straight!

@qhew 8 месяцев назад

that’s a risky job. your great welding & having every trick up your sleeve made it work. i’m impressed.

@nimmerb 8 месяцев назад

Love how you go the extra mile to help save the client money!

@johncoldwell340 8 месяцев назад

It not just money most garages would ruin the car with a cheap CAT that struggles to pass emissions inpection or sounds crap because of the lack air gap in the downpipe

@chevyguy-hf1yq 8 месяцев назад

Gets done melting molten steel off with a torch,, runs his fingers on BOTH studs. We see the burning skin,,,on BOTH studs,,,ouch thats hot....OMG this man is priceless!! Love ya brother!!

@DannerPlace 8 месяцев назад

$200 was a complete bargain for your customer. Well done.

@ozzierabbit587 8 месяцев назад

Imagine what chain muffler shops would have charged, as well as the quality of their work.

@edthompsom9368 8 месяцев назад

Eric: "I'm not a certified welder", us DIYers with Harbor Freight flux core welders: "hold my beer"

@markh.6687 8 месяцев назад

I've seen some people in HF I wouldn't trust with a rubber screwdriver, let alone an arc welder. And I live in an urban area!

@shith00k 8 месяцев назад

I'm pretty sure that he uses stargon shield gas and solid wire. No flux core at SMA, the only use for flux core is....I can't think of anything.

@mph5896 8 месяцев назад

@@shith00kyeah, I have a 120v something welder at home with a tank on it. And I am one of the worst welders in the world. Mainly use it to fry on washers/bolts for broken bolt removal.

@frankish5314 8 месяцев назад

Are you kidding me? I use both solid and flux core all the time and FC is awesome. Much cheaper if you buy the wire in bulk, loads of penetration and you don't have to worry about drafts. Usually people who can't use FC have forgotten that you have to reverse the polarity (vs solid wire) or the weld will be brittle. Other than that FC is superb!@@shith00k

@PJBonoVox 8 месяцев назад

@@mph5896The only reason you say that is because you haven't seen my welding.

@jbrhel 8 месяцев назад

"In the description I listed all of my welding certifications. The list is short and doesn't include anything." LOL Thanks again Mr. O. Love it!

@lvsqcsl 8 месяцев назад

Eric, as a certified welder, I can tell you that I work with people every day that do things 10 times worse than burning a small hole in material. The only reason I am certified is because it is required for my job. (I submit these welding coupons every year to these young "inspectors" that don't know what they are looking at....) When you are welding on thin material crap can happen. You repaired it and everything is cool. We all know that you don't have any training to do anything that you do; you have told us you don't. I don't mind you don't have welding certifications or that your fingernails are crusty. (I did a bit of research on psoriatic arthritis and I was fascinated by it.) I come here because I know you are going to do the right thing....and I am NEVER disappointed. GREAT VIDEO!

@SouthMainAuto 8 месяцев назад

Just be reading this comment I feel like I am at least a level one now. I mean that's one more level than I was before I read this. As a certified welder and commenter would you agree that I am at the minimum a level one RU-vid certified welder? Thanks for watching! 😁

@lvsqcsl 8 месяцев назад

@@SouthMainAuto I agree you are at a minimum level 1. Some of the people I work with couldn't do as good as mud dobbers. It wouldn't take much to get you certified.

@mercer982 8 месяцев назад

@@SouthMainAutoit's usually the hobby guys that run their mouth the most. People who weld professionaly can actually see if the weldable target is a ... Fucking exhaust for a christ sake. You're too hard on yourself Eric, don't mind the arm chair people. I've had certifications due to my job and i see nothing wrong here. Love from Finland :)

@mod_incllc3235 8 месяцев назад

@@mercer982 pssst.. he's only joking..Lol!

@mod_incllc3235 8 месяцев назад

@@SouthMainAuto The H E double hockey sticks. I'm officially an official and I hereby Certify that You(tube) are now Level 2. Your Certificate is in the mail!

@itslee253 8 месяцев назад

It boggles my mind that people would actually attempt to criticize you. You always do things 100%.

@LouJustlou 8 месяцев назад

More triggers than a gun range on Saturday. We need a whole video of nothing but welding, soldering and concrete pouring. Thanks for the video!

@stevewhite3424 8 месяцев назад

Don't forget always torquing things to factory spec. 😂

@LouJustlou 8 месяцев назад

@stevewhite3424 oh yeah.... going to be a good video now!

@dav1dsm1th 8 месяцев назад

Finally!!! A video where I can agree with your closing statement; "If I can do it, you can do it." I've never held a welder. But I'm damn sure if I did, I could blow a hole in someone else's exhaust pipe like a pro. It's so good to feel at one with you like this 🙂 Thanks for the videos, Mr O. Stay safe out there.

@kpdvw 8 месяцев назад

"I wont sell you what you don't need" is a great repeat customer business model Eric!

@paulparoma 8 месяцев назад

Few things are more enjoyable than watching a master at work.

@MyMeade12 8 месяцев назад

Very true !!

@FortunateJuice 8 месяцев назад

Love wearing my SMA hoodie out here in Colorado. No one has come up to congratulate me on it yet, but one day they will.

@earlestes8649 8 месяцев назад

I’m envious 😊

@NurseRobert 8 месяцев назад

"Plan A is to have a plan B" Great tip!!

@abw121 8 месяцев назад

Eric O can weld circles around anyone else in the great republic of New York State! On a cold morning with the sun starting to rise all you need is coffee and a SMA video! Remember to put the Union Jack out today over the weekend! First the Birthday of the USMC followed by Veterans Day!

@SimpleLife1971 8 месяцев назад

Occasionally you run across a job like this that goes smoothly and they're greatly appreciated!

@Hey_Its_That_Guy 8 месяцев назад

Mr. O. is just tripping all the Internet's triggers. Bet you didn't even unhook the battery before you welded on the exhaust! 🤣 Way to go saving this lady a whole bunch of money, good on you!

@awbrigham8191 8 месяцев назад

It should be isolated anyways because the front is off minus the tacs. Plus as he said in his last video they all have dead batteries lol

@johnt.848 8 месяцев назад

Ivan from PHAD had one recently where a dealer did some welding without disconnecting the battery and most if not all the modules were fried.

@johnnyhawk329 8 месяцев назад

I was welding some body panels on a car and fried the alternator. It happens.@@johnt.848

@StumpyVanLife 8 месяцев назад

I'm not a certified welder but my buddy was trained how to weld by a certified welder and I watched my buddy weld one time.

@BigDaddy_MRI 8 месяцев назад

Triggered!!! You STILL didn’t pour any concrete!! Oh, well. I enjoyed this video. I like to see you just get in there and get ‘er done. Nice!! Thanks for taking us along!!

@SouthMainAuto 8 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks :)

@johncraig406 8 месяцев назад

Love your comments, and "Certifications" Eric....

@redmondjp 8 месяцев назад

I love seeing simple repairs like this one - I've been working on cars for over 40 years now and it's nice to see that once in a while it's still possible to do a simple repair, using a quality aftermarket part that is affordable, leading to a total repair bill that is well under four figures. That's a win for everybody!

@crazyedo9979 8 месяцев назад

Everything which looks simple is the proof of high skills.😁

@topbanana39 8 месяцев назад

@@crazyedo9979absolutely makes it look easy mans a genuine mechanic

@danielbutler578 8 месяцев назад

I'm one of those guys who prefer repairing to replacing. The starter on my 04 Corolla died a few years ago so I pulled it off and tore it down to see what was wrong with it. As I suspected when it quit, the brushes were worn out. I ordered a $10 brush assembly because I didn't want to pay $175 for a remanufactured starter. 4 years later and it still works like a new one. I pity you rust belt car owners. My Corolla has 258000 miles on it and I am still running the original rotors and have only had them resurfaced once. The car is still solid.

@haywardsautomotive6156 8 месяцев назад

Love how the welding helmets have improved over the years. Now you can actually see what your target is before you strike the metal and the lens switches so fast. The worst part is going to use it everything prepped and the batteries are dead. Welding on rusted vehicles is not going to look pretty sometimes but it can save the customer lots of $$.

@Wrenchingdaily 8 месяцев назад

Looks good to me. It doesn’t have to look great, it just has to work. Our impromptu motto at my job is “Hammer/grind it until it fits and paint it until it matches” lol😂. Great job as always my friend

@billyounger9713 8 месяцев назад

"A grinder and a can of paint shall cover a multitude of sin"!!😊🇨🇦

@kirstenspencer3630 8 месяцев назад

@@billyounger9713don't forget a dab of bondo'

@deathk26 8 месяцев назад

"A grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't"

@stevelang3171 8 месяцев назад

as in, "File to shape, pound to fit and paint to hide"!

@65cbtengr 8 месяцев назад

The man is an artist with the heat wrench

@warbirdwf 8 месяцев назад

I think what I like about this channel is the consistent, judicious use of PPE equipment while executing the work. 😂

@ronaldderooij1774 8 месяцев назад

Nah, he got to get passed it....

@SouthMainAuto 8 месяцев назад

He I tipped my hat down and squinted....

@andrewthomason3857 8 месяцев назад

One-handing the Sawzall while holding the work with the other was my favorite part.

@DonaldWells-wk8dc 8 месяцев назад

Needs a sandblast type box with reinforced thick gloves.

@Google_Is_Evil 8 месяцев назад

I think you did better than 98% of muffle shop mechanics, especially with even replacing the little shield. Schmertifications be damned.

@chiefoutdoors 8 месяцев назад

“That was my nickname back in the day 😂😂” had me rollin

@dropinbiking92 8 месяцев назад

I'm really impressed with these generation camrys. My sister has a 2012 with the 2.5 @ over 400,000. I've done a water pump, a set of bearings all the way around, and many many brake jobs on it. Other than some fluids and other maintanence, a battery replacement, and a headlight courtesy of a deer, it's served her wonderfully for the last 8 years.

@johnmitchell1840 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for saving Mrs Citizen a great deal of money

@jamespfitz 8 месяцев назад

The way you saved those threads was slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

@John_D75 8 месяцев назад

“Give it a few tacks with the comment generator!” Thank you Eric, that is hilarious!

@I-watch-at-2x 8 месяцев назад

Plan A is to have a plan B. If that isn't the best advice when tackling a project, I don't know what is.

@jeffreyevans2947 8 месяцев назад

We don't know what it's for but we'll weld it back to the new flex so she can win that trophy!!! LMAO!!! Great work, Comic personality, Saving the customers hard earned cash! I wonder if the customers watch these videos after their vehicle is fixed to get a great laugh! You are the best at troubleshooting, explaining and teaching younger generations and some of us older generations your techniques and repairs! Happy Thanksgiving to your whole family!

@georgeemeny6123 8 месяцев назад

" Plan A is to have a plan B" quote to live by. Once again you showed us, your a master of the torch. And MIG

@edtillier4421 8 месяцев назад

The comedic commentary is the best part👍

@michaelegan8703 8 месяцев назад

Nice to see you care enough about your customers to repair things not just replace them.

@williamsanders6092 8 месяцев назад

After all his business is Automotive Repair am I not correct?

@onepingonlyvasily 8 месяцев назад

Rocco the gap filler😂 Come for the instruction, stay for the humor.

@richardbaron7106 8 месяцев назад

Impressed you tacked the flex-pipe skid plate back. You didn't need to and plenty of peeps wouldn't have bothered, but the fact you did so shows the quality of your work 👍

@NikMitchell 8 месяцев назад

"it's in the book, trust me" always makes me laugh. Good stuff my man! :) I think you're a fine welder.

@ChuckKirchner-se6ib 8 месяцев назад

Love your welding. It's better than mine. I remember MANY moons ago repairing the exhaust on my 1964 Hillman. At the dealers, and told them I wanted a new muffler. The guy leaned over the counter and said: "The whole exhaust is ten quid". That's was about 15 American dollars. I had a whole new system next day. Took me about 15 minutes to replace it. Cheers, Eric

@johndesaavedra1040 8 месяцев назад

Pretty telling how many armchair welders evaporate like a morning fog when you start having fun at their expense! Great episode!

@stevewhite3424 8 месяцев назад

Mouthwrenches tend to evaporate pretty quickly. 😊

@mph5896 8 месяцев назад

It’s a pissing contest. Talk about laying shingles in 11 minutes and 7 seconds😂 or concrete, welding.😂

@MattExzy 8 месяцев назад

Nothing entertains me more when someone welds publicly on the internet and it immediately attracts welding gawkers. And it's welding in particular, always the welding, interesting phenomenon.

@luigigonzalez5062 8 месяцев назад

The good ols safety squint , Passed down from generations to generations 😂

@Hurtydwarf 8 месяцев назад

"Shave and a haircut, 2 bits" is always the perfect gauge for whatever you're doing. Snugga duggas, horn honks, volume adjustment, knocking on doors, you name it.

@jasonmroz6547 8 месяцев назад

The whole video had me in stiches. Your tacky humor is by far the best. That o beam welding was solid. Always look forward to a Eric O video.

@N-wordScissorhands 8 месяцев назад

“Tacky” lol

@joeblow6786 8 месяцев назад

Tacky in a good way though right? There's a good tacky and a tacky that has no business in busyness.

@joeblow6786 8 месяцев назад

Like socks with sandals tacky...

@paulsullivan6392 8 месяцев назад

As a self-appointed vice-president of Shade Tree Mechanics and Rickety Weliding Inc. I approve of your certifications and the quality of the completed repair. Carry on sir and weld away anytime you so desire.

@motivatedpeon 8 месяцев назад

Your confidence in me being able to do it, amazes me everytime. It is greatly appreciated though.

@WilliamMulligan 8 месяцев назад

I checked your qualifications and they seem far superior to mine ( Apprentice welding certificate from British Rail 1976)🙂

@herbbenson6884 8 месяцев назад

I've heard it said that a grinder and paint can make you the welder you ain't. As always a great video that I thoroughly enjoyed!

@6isenough161 8 месяцев назад

Doesn't seem fair that your not inflating your customers cost... Not! That's because your honest! That's the true professional and good for you. You keep us all proud!

@danielluber209 8 месяцев назад

FANTASTIC !! My Welder friend told me don't ever worry about a hole. You can always fill it in... You did an Amazing Job!! Love the torches, Welding and going to the junkyard!!

@jeffdavies7584 8 месяцев назад

I'm impressed with the amount of smoke that came off your fingers a true professional.

@mikemaccracken3112 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the part number. I have to do this to my sons Camry. Thanks for the video Eric.

@Chernoble626 8 месяцев назад

Always an informative video as I learn something every time. I love the "Plan A is to have a Plan B". Good advice!

@mxaexm 8 месяцев назад

The sense of humor doesn’t get old!!! I loved the comment about going to the car show..

@henrydunbar397 8 месяцев назад

Loved "your plan A is to always have a plan B" 😀

@Adirondacks4me 8 месяцев назад

You've given me a few fixes for my rust bucket NYS Silverado. You saving people from rip off dealer expenses is second to none..!

@abw121 8 месяцев назад

I love it precision flame wrench work is awesome!

@SouthMainAuto 8 месяцев назад

Thanks 👍

@abw121 8 месяцев назад

@@SouthMainAuto I ask myself, who would be triggered by your repair skills? Only those who never get their hands dirty can criticize? Remember if Eric can do it! I can do it too!

@zeke1eod 3 месяца назад

Absolutely enjoyed the video. "Comment generator" I almost spit coke everywhere 😂. Your humor is awesome, and you're down to earth, humble. I always enjoyed working with like-minded smartalecs. Stay safe, and God bless

@BlueRidgeJ79 8 месяцев назад

Always appreciated guys willing to cut and weld on an exhaust system. Saves a ton.

@bluethunder1951 8 месяцев назад

Back in the day we never had helmets with automatic darkening lenses, I could do that job with a little flip of the helmet and start the weld all at the same time. My certifications are Journeyman First class with interprovincial red seal, B-pressure and mig small bore pipe. You did a nice job being some over head in all.

@RenegadesGarage 8 месяцев назад

South Main Auto.. The customer is going to love saving money on that repair. And hey the weld looks like a certified weld to me.

@dannylinc6247 8 месяцев назад

I liked how you used the comment generator to restore the deflector shield to be fully operational. Now the vehicle is "concourse correct" within available limits. You see, the deflector shield helps keep Klingon grass from jabbing and hanging in the flex pipe braiding. This is good fire prevention in the case of a high speed chase, or malfunction that leads to catalyst overheat. And off-road usage. Thumbs up, yep, two thumbs. You're my spirit animal , Eric O. I wish I could do what you do. You should be decorated, next time we reach a star base or host a rear admiral.

@curtgomes 8 месяцев назад

Great job! A car with not too much rust. How novel. Your repair videos are always very informative. Thanks for not shaking the camera too much.

@billm6294 8 месяцев назад

Awesome as always! I'm convinced the secret to MIG welding is good vision and steady hands neither of which I have LOL. Love the car show reference.

@jimberry624 8 месяцев назад

I’ve never welded anything in my life. I’m quite sure if I did, I’d be spending the rest of the day speaking with an arson investigator. Nice job and a great deal for your customer!

@davidworsley7969 8 месяцев назад

"Beyond the point of Kroil" Great idea for a T shirt or bumper sticker.

@rowlandpichey6602 8 месяцев назад

As someone who couldn't weld to save my lunch, looks great to me!! Not triggered!! LOL!! Great video and savings for the customer as always!!!

@truthsmiles 8 месяцев назад

I do a lot of “back yard” welding so I’m certainly no expert but Eric is a very competent welder IMO. Thin metal is always the trickiest for me. As you saw he burned through the bottom of the pipe - which I suspect is because it’s thinner there due to water/rust. If I had done that job I would have burned through in half a dozen places :)

@imagseer 8 месяцев назад

Certified not to charge the customer more than necessary by using torches and welding that works? That's a winning more customers formula 👍

@bjgaspar 8 месяцев назад

Love a good reverse trolling

@andyd9900 8 месяцев назад

The first thing the Concours d'Elegance will look for is that missing heat shield. Good catch.

@fascistpedant758 8 месяцев назад

OMG Eric! 95% of what you do is almost exactly how I used to do things and I 100% approve. But clipping the welding wire on those beautiful vice grips @ 10:03 is a cardinal sin. It'll take me at least a half hour to get over it.

8 месяцев назад

Always a pleasure to see a real mechanic doing his stuff. I've been fixing stuff right, the first time, cost-effectively, for 5 decades, and IMHO, you're one of the two best car guys on YT.

@johnsavi8681 8 месяцев назад

Eric O is the real deal. Who is the other channel you referring to?

8 месяцев назад

Rainman Ray @@johnsavi8681

@steveharleyfan 8 месяцев назад

"...give it a couple of tacks with the comment generator"... LOL !!!

@twozerouk 8 месяцев назад

This vlog lacked your trademark screwdriver through a rusty cross member but saving the lady owner a packet is laudable.

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 8 месяцев назад

What a guy helping out the community with your skills even if they are short or non-existent. Very funny this morning Mr. O.

@abw121 8 месяцев назад

Fix the problem and send her down the road! Eric you should tell the viewers the ballpark cost of the OEM parts compared to Aftermarket parts! Just to show how crazy the manufactures are when it comes to repair parts!

@daviddobson4006 8 месяцев назад

I live in Wisconsin. I could drive out, sight see beautiful upstate New York. Stay a couple days in a hotel. Chit chat with Mr. & Mrs. O and drive back to Wisconsin for less than half what the dealer wanted for that fix. Great job Eric, love your vids.

@paulcochran1721 8 месяцев назад

Always extra You Tube points when there's a "Hey it's that guy!" drive by! Great job!

@silvergrizzly316 8 месяцев назад

Ahhhh, your weld was ok, I coulda done a whole lot worse!👍👍 Awesome stuff Mr. E! 👏

@billmalec 8 месяцев назад

Welding and cutting and Kroil oh my!

@millerfawaz151 8 месяцев назад

his fingers give off smoke "oh that's still hot" then proceeds to grab the other. Love it.

@donsurlylyte 8 месяцев назад

"plan A is to have a plan B" i like that, will take it to heart

@MoparDan 8 месяцев назад

Eric, you’re in rare form today. I like your funny comments and by the way I was very satisfied with your welding certifications. A much more affordable repair than the two grand that the Stealership would’ve charged!

@dave6199 8 месяцев назад

You always give me a laugh...thanks Eric

@tomblobasjamesc.mccollum1740 8 месяцев назад

10:20🎉 I always love it when "That Guy" drives by.🎉😂🎉😂🎉🎉🎉

@marcokahny709 8 месяцев назад

Eric your welding looks great as long as I have been watching you But then again I'm blind in one eye and can't see out the other 😜

@raykaufman7156 8 месяцев назад

"TRIGGER warning...". Haha, I see what you did there. 😋

@rontronnesjr 8 месяцев назад

Love your videos and cost savings approach to repairing a customers vehicle.

@spelunkerd 8 месяцев назад

I find it amazing how inexpensive this kind of exhaust work is. Given how awkward this would be to do at home, with no lift, the cuss jar would be full within an hour. Even with a welder and skills, I might get a pro to do this for me anyway. But where's the fun in that, ha ha.

@harryl7946 8 месяцев назад

Weld? What weld! I didn’t see no sticking weld 😂 I watch a very good and trustworthy auto tech perform a verified repair to a customers vehicle. 😁

@99andrianmonk 8 месяцев назад

Another great video. Interesting, educational and I leaned a couple of important life lessons - Plan A is to have a Plan B, and Best not meddle in something that you shouldn't be meddled in.

@billupstateny9151 8 месяцев назад

As usual, VIC loves him some you tube exposure 👌

@jlsander5 8 месяцев назад

I always laugh at the “if she takes it to a car show” line

@jimhughes1685 8 месяцев назад

The best mornings are new, SMA videos, and fresh coffee

@nyc8452 8 месяцев назад

I had a very similar fix done on a rusty old Saturn - mid-road trip - at a Midas in Ohio. Initial quote to replace everything (new Cats etc.) was about $1,700. The guy offered to use a flex instead and 3 years later it’s still working like a charm. Their charge was a bit higher but I was in a hurry so they did it on the spot and still felt like a huge saving compared to the manufacturer option.

@markh.6687 8 месяцев назад

I had a now-closed Midas quote me $600 to fix my exhaust that broke at a weld. "Oh, we have to replace the whole thing including the catalytic converter." NOPE! Went to an independent shop which charged me $50 to weld in a splice o' pipe.

@mph5896 8 месяцев назад

Midas seems to be good at giving the bend over, we will pipe you price. Friends Subaru, they wanted $3k for 4 hub bearings and rear brakes 😂

@nyc8452 8 месяцев назад

@@markh.6687 i hear you - that was pretty much my exact experience. Cost for that fix came to about $600 at Midas which was an overcharge but I had one day to get to Connecticut from Michigan and they could do it there and then. Ideally I would have gone with an independent like SMA, but I had no time to read through reviews and just Googled “nearest muffler repair” as I drove into Ohio (exhaust was hanging off) and called to see if they could take a look ASAP. I don’t really blame them - I’d probably slap a premium on a “waiter” too :P

@MarcAlan_ 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for doing this for folks, trying to do this laying in the driveway is not good for ones health.

@milky2k 8 месяцев назад

All we need now is the South Main Auto Concrete Pouring channel!

@aarondean8299 8 месяцев назад

YOUR THE BEST a mechanic/ comedian. ( if they slip a mirror under there she won’t be bringing home the trophy). Educational indeed and exceptionaly entertaining too. Aaron from Canada. The best channel on RU-vid 👍