Another day in the life of “The Old Man”

[@IamVury]

Ole man, we are all loving these long videos!!! Keep them up, great quality !!

[@jameshudson8505]

These videos are just a real man giving a real look in to his life shows its just not shits and giggles but we keep pushing

[@theoldmansgarage]

james hudson you get it. Thank you

[@jameshudson8505]

@@theoldmansgarage well I put my life on the line over seas and it cost me a leg watching you and your family is a real experience coming from a vet and a heavy machinery operater I get it we trust in God and try to stay on the path the struggle makes you the man we struggle every day the difference between people like us is our faith may waver but holds firm and we always keep going never give up never change you you billy Tommy give me hope that real people still exist and watching your wife mad at billy for those tires in her van priceless thank you big billy y'all have me trying to get back in to some sort of racing god bless you and keep you and your family safe

[@jameshudson8505]

@@theoldmansgarage not looking for pity just wanted you to know I'm not a key board warrior I was and still trying to be a warrior from my family to yours good bless and stay real were all couting on it

[@devonwilliams3944]

I understand what you are going through Bill. Days that never end filled with a list of things to do that seems impossible. When my son raced, it was never ending. As he grew older, things changed and we miss those days now. Keep up the good work! Lots of great memories to be made. God bless.

[@derricbryant1145]

So glad you started this channel your like the dad I never had and I'm older than you just turned 48 in July keep up the good work boss

[@joshschonfeld3675]

I feel the same way. He's a good man and an inspiration. I'd love to see him build something for himself and get out there and run with the boys while he still has his knowledge, dedication, and skills. He has another 15+ years worth of racing in him 💪

[@nsrvtqc]

I absolutely agree. I wonder if he wants to adopt a 46yrs. 😂

[@peskypeet]

Bill, I only know you from what you have shown. I can tell you are a good guy. I'm a bit older too but I love being around racing and racing vehicles. If I lived around you there is no doubt in my mind I'd be at your house quite often watching, listening and at times like this helping.

[@theoldmansgarage]

I’m not as good of a person as my kids. I’m hard core old school, and that’s not for everyone

[@peskypeet]

@@theoldmansgarage Well then you are showing a lot of restraint on camera or you're doing one hell of a job editing. Either way you're doing a heck of a good job on your behind the scenes vids. Keep it up.

[@OldguyChris]

Holding it together old man.....your daddin pretty good in my book....i have 4....bless you brorher

[@rogerbrown5016]

You're amazing! Most men your age just watch tv ! My dad used to be just like you helping me build hot rods! Now he just buys fast production cars like mercedes and a supercharged jag! They just sit in the garage! I applaud your work ethic its definitely a thing of the past! Kids these days will never have it!! At least mine wont!!

[@jeffbrooks6166]

I really hope you enjoy making the videos and keep on making them they are the best. I can’t get enough of them. I appreciate your hard work thanks Mr Hoskins. I street raced in the 90’s and if you were spraying a 150 kit you had a pretty fast car in those days. The street racing now is on a completely different level compared to then.

[@michaelminshell5982]

You are not an old man You are a very smart man I watched all your videos you all are doing an excellent job !!!!!

[@hippyvt4203]

Can understand your frustration you do a lot for your boys I hope they appreciate it and realize how lucky they really are. I envy your boys for having such a great guy for a father! Thanks for keeping those videos coming!

[@theoldmansgarage]

They do. But they will realize it fully once they have kids

[@colindavis2322]

Man i’m absolutely loving these videos cause it’s way more in depth of what you guys do and are about. It also gets me by and keeps me up to date waiting for the Street Racing channels videos. Keep if the greasy work.😁😁

[@gerrymilidantri6457]

I have two sons and its nice to know I'm not alone . Your frustration is shared by every Dad who gets involved with Race Cars and the boy's. One thing for sure we wouldn't trade these experiences for anything.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Gerry Milidantri billy is starting to grow out of it. Tommy’s just started to realize what being an adult is all about. I was the same way at that age. I can’t give up.

[@jdias51]

@@theoldmansgarage you think Billy is bored in his S10, like the thrill is gone alittle bit because you guys are kinda tapped out on how fast it can go without really cutting it up?

[@jonathonbelton2387]

I’ve been watching SRC for probably a year and really enjoy it. I think I now enjoy SRC garage just as much but for different reasons. Please keep it going.

[@waltmann66]

I love watching your show pops, everybody is LS this LS that.you guys are still sticking with the good old faithful first gen small block Chevy another great show thank you sir.

[@ryantannehill4060]

Love the channel ! Your kids are lucky to have a dad like you ! Keep it up man !

[@ChrisSmith-bc7mh]

This man is what a father and man are suppose to be in America.I’m 45 and I feel your everyday pains lol.I enjoy this channel keep it up

[@chosenone2856]

Them viewers and subscribers keep jumping over night..thats awesome. Pretty soon this will possibly become your full time job. Doing what you love out in the garage. Possibly get out of those ditches and excavators a little bit these days. Awesome content. Thanks for all the informative tips and awesome content.

[@theoldmansgarage]

I’ll always do dirt work. It’s all I’ve ever done.

[@stevenhicks3490]

49 years old with a 23,20,and 16 teen year old. I know your pain man, I get the same way myself. Funny thing my 16 teen year old is my daughter and will out work the boys all day long. Love the more technical videos. Thank you sir.

[@cegpcola]

Love the real approach you have on your videos. You show the reality of it all! Stuff does go wrong, it isn’t always easy! If it was everyone would be doing it. Hang in there, we are enjoying the videos.

[@bigmanley772]

Love the videos, you remind me of my dad lol he still tells me I'm sleeping my life away if I sleep past 530 am. Keep up the good work Bill

[@curtnut]

so I am digging the new channel. I am a bit of a wrench guy myself so its fun to see what it takes to be competitive in this new found drag racing world. I do tend to agree with Derric below though. Being 48 myself and having you refer to yourself as the "Old Man" kind of dates us all. It's a blessed life we live my brother. Keep up the good work.

[@AnthonyLopez-zf3vv]

Man i love you and your sons vids, im learning a lot by just watching. Now i wish i had the money to build what you guys are building🤣 i have a 355 sbc thats alright but having some issues trying to get it right and getting help is like pulling teeth around here. Youre a great father and man, good to see you doing your own videos. Thanks for it all!

[@jeramiahweston8095]

Great videos! I have a 19 year old daughter and we both love cars. I have a hellcat and she's a ford mustang lover???? 2010 GT cammed, headers ECT ECT Lol. We enjoy our garage time together. She's moved out and on her own now so the garage time is limited. Suck up the time with them all you can. 👍 She's not an early bird either. I've been left waiting a few times. Great channel.

[@rustyalan7579]

Great videos...Just a note on the head gasket installation, Lacquer thinner is your friend for all gasket installations, as even the oils from your skin can cause sealing issues, and lacquer thinner unlike solvent dries without residue. Go easy on yourself Dad the kids can and will test our patience we grow with them.

[@db7069]

Great video Sir. Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. Hang in and keep it up!

[@bigfoottrucking6830]

Yes I am so glad also that you started this channel I can learn so much from you thank you again and may God bless

[@matthewvarnam4302]

That's the young life these days they will come around just hope it won't be to late. Keep up the good work.

[@johnhedrick2681]

Vent away Bill, it's healthy to get it of your chest. Love the channel, keep up the good work.

[@57REDROOSTER]

My son is 31 now and I'm gonna tell ya it doesn't get any better for awhile to come... He's still pissin me off

[@stevestauff2220]

Some days just seem to be full of what the hells lol. Glad you did a video. Shows it’s not just me

[@JKZ103]

Pops you got a million things going on and putting fires out everywhere... you are the man I wish I had a racing support system like your boys have. They have it pretty damn good. Keep it up your not gonna have to work much longer. This channel is booming!

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

Awesome to have this channel and be able to see the behind the scenes and learn more from you. You are already getting the hang of it too man!

[@MrDixon1969]

Great channel!!! Going to come watch you guys run as soon as I get my stuff caught up!!! Your life looks a lot like mine!!! Hang in there

[@TheDennisWagner2]

Great video Bill! I don't know how in the world you keep up with it all. I did the Jr Dragster route with my kids and between that, running a business and working on my projects I was always worn out. Keep your head up man. You're doing a great job keeping two extremely fast trucks on top and everything else life throws at you. Do you still have your Nova? I would bet you still do. That is a sweet car. I would love to see some content about it if it's still around. Keep those videos coming and I'll keep watching man. Long time follower over from Instagram here. Take care and stay safe!

[@theoldmansgarage]

I’ve seen you on Instagram since day one bro. I know who ya are! Thanks for watching.

[@TheDennisWagner2]

@@theoldmansgarage Yup.. Still around here Bro. I got a couple of badass S10s myself. Just finished a complete rebuild on my Galaxy Gray 1987 and I bought a truck thats won a bunch of races with a little 355 and a 200 shot. Trying to get it dialed in with my stout little 383. They aren't in the same league as yours, but they are absolutely fun.. i have several others in varying state of completion.

[@dentoldani3460]

MUCH love & respect to you & your family! I'm 48 in Nov. Tommy's tear & Billy's back talk mutter SOOOO reminded me of my late old man & late older brother's interactions preppin shit when I grew up! hahaha

[@bluef2501989]

Give all that stress to Jesus my brother. He will be with you every step of the way. Awesome stuff as always. Showin wat it takes to keep it all goin. No quit in you and passion never counts the cost! Much love from Ky. God bless!

[@nashguy207]

We are loving this channel and these videos. At the end you sound like me somedays I don't know if I'M coming or going here lately!

[@scottrussell2281]

I'd have given a LOT for my dad to love cars the way I do, and wanted to build them with me when I was young (or ever for that matter). Bill, you have a life a lot of people would envy, myself included. You have done a great job raising two self sufficient boys, who obviously love you despite your occasional ill temperament, and they have managed to grow up without alcohol or drug problems, or trouble with the law. You've got a wife who appears to care for you, and both have your health (for the most part anyway). You've got a business that sustains you and your family, and hobby you love and it seems you can afford. Believe me when I say, it could be much much worse. I very often have to remind myself of how great my life is compared to so much of the rest of the world. A guy I've worked with for years fell out of tree Saturday and died from his injuries. Life is so much more fragile than we realize. You guys are living it to the fullest. Just remember not to get so busy making a living that forget to ENJOY the LIFE it provides. It's easier said than done, but don't let life get cha down. Being happy takes a conscious effort. I'm 57 and I've lived with clinical depression my whole life, so believe me, I know what I'm talking about. I've never met you, but from everything I can see, you are a great man. Keep your head up. Life is good.

[@Amxracer]

Great channel Bill , it seems to be a good tool for you to release some stress. You got this !

[@sendit2873]

I love the dad point of view in your vids maybe this is a good way to teach some kids and parents how to get along thank you for all the info

[@scottsmith5623]

Hey Bill... I’ll trade ya! My boy dragged home a Subaru WRX STI last year... nice little car I was actually impressed. I TOLD him... do NOT miss an oil change. Note: I have a lift in my pole building and no less than 50 gallons of good oil. Welp... you guessed it, he missed an oil change AND ran it low. Knock knock who’s there? Rod! So now I get to pull that turbocharged horizontally opposed flat four and it’s packed in there like a six inch turd in a three inch pipe. Ugh...

[@GnarshredProductions]

they are easy to pull out done it many times should only take 2-3 hours. Some friends of mine ran a performance shop that specialized in subaru's they had a couple sti's that ran 9 second passes at the track. Rebuild the engine and use forged pistons the stock pistons are weak and known for breaking ringlands, also ARP headstuds and good quality headgasket's like cometic. Ive put a couple of those engines together it wasn't too bad.

[@justinadams1360]

Kerp it up! You guys are great inspiration! Thank you

[@allenjay5907]

Kick butt , love the channel sir . Y’all got it going on .

[@douglascrosby6536]

Good 'ol milk crates. I've used them a million times. Sucks when you're REALLY leaning over the fender and they slide back on ya!! Thanks for the Vid Bill. Good info as always.

[@Godsy_Garage]

It’s cool watching these old videos after watching the new videos. You really see how much everyone has grown the past couple years

[@cfmechanic]

I know doing vids everyday can become a chore... hopefully since your just recording everyday stuff no script is needed. Hope you dont get burnt out because your vids are awesome.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Thanks. Making videos is easy compared to excavation work.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Tony Yomomma thank you. I’ll get better as I get more comfortable and gain some talent editing

[@jdias51]

@@theoldmansgarage idk how you have the time to run a company and go racing, i run a very small landscaping, site work company and we have been flat out plus the behind the scense work is crazy

[@paulbrooks9327]

Just Brilliant Bill, love watching and can’t wait till you get into the setups 👍

[@brallie88]

Hey popps keep your head up. I have a 15 year old daughter fighting cancer for the 3rd time. I learned real quick things can always be worse. Keep your head up and keep fighting the fight. Love watching the videos to relax after the day. Stay stong man.

[@theoldmansgarage]

herman7488 prayers for y’all. Thank you.

[@brallie88]

We are in northwest Ohio. And come to Columbus Nation Wide Children's Hospital for her treatments. Hope to make it down sometime to see ya all. Ya and we know Sherm. Lol.

[@brallie88]

And thank you for the prayers sir.

[@hotrod500hp]

prayers. keep fighting

[@chriskubond6314]

Prayers

[@MKE_Racing]

This is a such a good channel keep up the content! I like all the behind the scenes. The struggles and work that gets put in.

[@DragRacer_WIR]

Thats everyday life for a working man. Putting out fires and trying to get the real work done.

[@gregjensen3234]

I feel your pain as a father, but you were young once too. In Billys defense Molly looks and smells better than you and surely kisses better. LOL. 😂 Great videos!

[@kellygarrison1980]

This was a great comment untell you went all crazy unlce Joe biden

[@scottbrown3674]

Lmao! 49 year old dad here. Always something broke and goin wrong. I feel normal now. Thanks for doing your channel.

[@brandongibson507]

That's a great way to end a v8deo lol. I'm grateful for the knowledge you're giving us. You're a great dad. Hell I wish I could call you my pops. Never had one growing up at all. I had to learn everything myself growing up with no help. I have one son who's almost 8 now, and I told myself that I would be the best daddy in the world that I never had growing up too him. He's all I have in this world right now, my parents became Angels when I was young when a guy pulled out in front of them on their motorcycle. But anyways, I appreciate everything you're showing us and passing your knowledge off to me. Thank you again for the video content and entertainment 👍🏼👍🏼🙏🏼 God bless you pops, praying for you also 🙏🏼🇺🇲💪🏁

[@gabrielwillis3484]

Thanks for the good knowledge old man.

[@jasondavis3729]

Your boys are truly blessed to have a POP like yourself. Great down to earth content keep it up! Thankyou for the laughter. Ps pls wear your seatbelt.

[@acblack1032]

Well Old Man!! Kids will grow up just like you did LOL.. We all have learned that things sometimes do not go as planned. Just continue to do your best and watch the BP.

[@austincrider20]

Love the video man great content. And information seriously please keep them coming

[@rafatrill]

I personally love the videos and dogs keep it up old man God bless all of yall

[@rippinwithsmith9601]

Love the style of your videos keep up the good work

[@silverfoxx9612]

Love your videos. Keep up the work, please don't change how your doing your content its great.

[@robertboten4944]

Love the channel, think it awesome that you support your boys. It’s cool to see that you can still have hot rods in the area that you live. As you work your way towards California things become way more uptight, cops and the people are assholes and have no interest in motorsports. Love that you bring the more technical side of your boys trucks. Keep it up you guys are doing a great job.

[@jneman91]

The way you describe your -step by step process and explanation of things....in layman's terms.....is the draw to your channel. I LOVE cars and working on them. I just honestly am not that experienced. Lack of knowledge holds me back at times. I appreciate your efforts and I look forward to learning from you.

[@jamiemuncy2219]

Glass guy looks like another Chris Baily lmbo I must’ve missed this video Bill, glad I went back watched it. You were at the end of your rope, STRESSED TO THE MAX!!! Now look at ya, calm cool & collective lmbo

[@robertstoyles]

Ole man I love your channel you give alot of useful info

[@jasonanderton3050]

Look forward to this content daily. Thankyou!

[@roelie1248]

Greetings from South Africa! Love you stuff man! Don't burn yourself out and lean some more on those 2 young guns they are good kids They might already know what they have in you brother but they are so lucky to have you around! Keep up the good work and look after your health!

[@smoke57063]

Best videos on KZbin! Very informative.

[@bigjefffromjegssss8411]

Bill I'm loving the content buddy! Keep up the good work. I know the boy's can give you a headache sometimes. It's hard when you work, race, and try to run a family all at the same time. Each part of that needs a certain amount of time and after awhile there simply isn't enough time to be had. My Dad and Big Ross still get mad at us boy's and we are all over the age of 46. lol I guess we all just approach things a little differently. Now us being "the boy's" just like your boys have to learn reflexes a little better when you're working on race cars. You never know when a flying wrench or something else may be coming at your head. lol You learn to bob, weave, duck, and dodge! Now that I am a little older I am glad we all made it through alive. At one point we were racing round track cars, drag cars, and street racing every chance we had. That will take some years off of you real quick. Anyways brother not to gab too much on here, but I just wanted to say keep up the good work and no matter what anyone says I think you guys are handling all of this pretty good. Together as a family!

[@chriscounts1646]

Thank you for showing us the good and bad. Your videos are great!

[@kennyhodges]

He's damn sure a working sob thank you for the channel we love it smart as hell to👍👍

[@joshschonfeld3675]

1.2k views within 22 minutes of posting!? Nice! Congrats brother! The Hoskinson guys are taking over 💪🙏

[@victorhex6380]

Reality TV at its best. Pretty good video considering your new at it. The tech you talk about is a lot of help for many. Your story has to be followed to be understood. Turn the T2G nitro up, but whoops, due to 'issues' turn it back down to finish the season. This is what the real world is and you make it work. Well done sir.

[@mikemaccracken3112]

We had the same issues with steam pockets between the cylinders and at the rear of the head on the 400 block. I agree the external cooling will help with rear of the head cooling issue.

[@michaelsnoddy8404]

Hang in there olé man!!! You’re doin a jam up job!!! As for the kids....back off....what if you hadn’t been there for the fuel delivery???? Billy knee about it....he was helping Molly....that’s cool. But he has responsibilities there also! That was for their trucks. Start turning some of it over to them. If they drop the ball....whose fault is it? Who do they blame???? You’re not gonna be there always....so they have to learn brother! You’ve done a jam up job in my opinion with what you have done with them. Now it’s time for them to start using what you have taught them! Just my 2 cents worth. Maybe you see things differently. Enjoyed this vid and you taught me something today.....so thank you!! Keep it up brother!!!! And a little suggestion....may want to look into a chest holder or a headband for a GOPRO so you can record hands free! Just a thought from me to you!!

[@justinbarnes2606]

Love your channel. If it wasn't for it no one would know that you do most of the work on your kids trucks.

[@sager916]

Love the video’s some great knowledge your passing along on the head gaskets to be able tell how there blown and what to look for keep up the good work guys

[@crtgarage9136]

Love the channel man keep it up

[@STOCKKCoyote]

Im lovin the channel and ur doin a great job

[@MrWarbags]

My new favourite channel!! Good job old man!!

[@VernLeRoy1962]

hello, some of those holes in the Head Gasket, can be opened up to match the Hole size in the Head & Block!! Some of the Holes on the Block & Head can also be opened up, then match the HG hole size. I personal always use Copper Gasket spray on my HG just before Installing the heads.

[@jordankeller1017]

Like watching your channel. Like your calm demeanor when you talk on the videos!

[@brosselot1]

Awesome channel. I feel your pain. Ive got 5 boys and 3 girls and now that they are all got their own families it never ends. But you still have to love them even when you want to put your foot in their asses. Thanks for sharing, hope you guys do well this weekend if I'm done farming I'm going to try to make the races.

[@mcchatman519]

Love it! Great content behind the scenes!

[@young11984]

I agree with the bypass kit, not only does it get the hottest water at the rear but all the ambient heat externally doesnt help matters either. Even helped on my SBF junk, on my old S-15 i drilled and tapped in the center of the old iron heads, looped a line over the VCs into a T that tied into the rear of the intake to the front. Still eat a gasket every year or so but wasnt making the power you are either, i care more about the technical aspect than the track time as you and the boys are hilarious sometimes. Forge on pops, you will eventually turn them into morning people😂

[@BackwoodsRacin]

I feel ur pain with the “it’s always something”!! Lol and I’m the son tryin to keep all the stuff goin with my dad.

[@erikrundberg7135]

So much good stuff in this I don't know were to begin..just awesome love you guys..

[@bs081502bs]

I'm lovin this content just as much as Billy's. I've always worked on my own vehicles and I've been into anything that goes fast, but just never had the opportunity or money to go racing. I really dig the more in depth side of your content. BTW, I've owned boats for years so I do know about owning a money pit. Lol

[@hookmaster1109]

On My 406 SBC I plumbed pressure from the water pump to a fitting on the outside of the head between the 2 centre exhaust valves. Stopped the hot spot.

[@theoldmansgarage]

That’s coming soon.

[@jameslocklear3253]

There's one thing about it. At least you have them there with you. I enjoy watching 👀 all of your and Billy's videos

[@danielhoma8081]

One thing to remember.. Kids will be kids .. and as long as there into racing they'll never have any extra money for drugs .. Got to love it .. I truck pulled for 20 years and as I always told my wife , I'm in the shop working on the truck , Not sitting in some Bar chasing Women.

[@theoldmansgarage]

Amen.

[@boosteds1095]

Keep up the good work buddy love the videos

[@kennyallison7201]

I agree with u ol man, gotta get the heat out of those heads. Also agree with when u push these ol sbc that hard u find the weak links! These problems show up alot quicker with cast iron heads!

[@LegacyGarage]

I put the bypass on both my bracket motors, it helps keep cylinders even with heat for sure. In brackets we could see more consistency

[@powerstroke6.763]

I said I'm willing to be adopted. I won't let you down dad. LOL Keep up the videos. If anybody is deserving of making a living off youtube videos then it's this guy. I encourage people to help this man out any way they can. It doesn't have to be money but maybe good advice or sharing his videos something along those lines. Maybe he could open his own small shop or be an adviser for some shop. Its hard to find experience and wisdom.

[@brucewayne9300]

Love all your content our lives seem kinda familiar from street racing to running heavy equipment to my blue healer i named chevette called her Chevy for short. Seems kinda strange but its all the truth. Anyway keep all the content just like it is. Its great!! Btw your engine recipes and your ability to tune carbs is damn good. Tell The Kid better watch his lil brother!!! Lol

[@thomasknight3975]

Oh my friend old man the glories of having children I honestly feel your pain and your frustration been there done that, it gets better and it really does one day they will see the light. A couple of deep breaths count to 10 and think of those smiling happy faces,.. and it's not a bad thing just to take one day even if it is just once a year to lay in bed the Lord intended it that way for you ... until next time, Tom out. God bless..

[@Mred1701.]

Dear Sir your channel is great you have a lot of knowledge and I appreciate that you are sharing it with us I have one request sir could you please put a little lapel mic on so I can hear you better cuz I turn up the volume enough to hear you and then you slam the door of the truck or something and it's so loud I almost jumped out the window cuz I got the crap startled out of me. Thank you so much God bless you and your family. From Southern California Mojave Desert Edwards Air Force Base 20 miles north of the San Andreas Fault.

[@josephmoneymobley]

Real informative thanks. I've got a slow fox with nitrous and it moved up a level with a big shot plate on it. So these videos help me. ( Haha ) also raise more questions.

[@onementality9781]

Biggest down side to the small blocks was heat building up in the center where the the two exhaust valves are close together.

[@Man_in_the_moon_oahu]

Your life is not a mess! Its real! Its perfect! I wish we had a track on Oahu!