Cerro Gordo Ghost Town. -My role in bringing Brent Underwood’s American Hotel back from the ashes.

If you haven’t had the chance, you need to go to ‪@HeavyDSparks‬ channel and look up the Cerro Gordo series that we filmed back in June. Turned out to be an amazing adventure and you’ll really enjoy it.
The following is going to be a behind the scenes more candid look at what all went into it from my perspective.
The Cerro Gordo ghost town is a piece of western history located west of the great Death Valley in California. Brent Underwood has endeavored to begin preserving the former mining town for many generations to enjoy. Sadly the Historic “American Hotel”, which was the crown jewel of the town, burned to the ground recently.
With the help of many, reconstruction has begun.
Come along on an adventure to see the role that HeavyDsparks, his crew, and myself played in getting the ball rolling.
Enjoy!
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[@HeavyDSparks]

that fast and furious meme placement was absolutely impeccable

[@realwildwildwest]

I think I fit that Paul Walker role real nicely

[@whitenative4907]

Lol

[@Joatle]

You should blow this channel up a bit by doing a shout out on your next video ;) Cheers from Norway :)

[@clifforddreaden3483]

I like the d10 dozer plugg

[@SM3DCreations]

Who do you guys have to hunt memes? They need a raise lool

[@HeavyDSparks]

also why do I sound like Thanos when you quote me

[@LTNYstudio]

Must be the beard 🤷‍♂️ 😂

[@realwildwildwest]

Well…. To be Frank, you are a bit Thano-esque in the shoulders. Not to mention the glittery fingerless driving glove you keep under the seat of your Kenworth. Those factors contributed to the decision.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

@@realwildwildwest now that's funny. I got a visual of @heavy D wiggling his glittery fingers ing I'm can't with y'all. I've got the best laugh

[@anchorbrandranch]

We are 120 miles east of Tonopah on highway 375 “ The extraterrestrial “ What route do y’all take to get to there?

[@jbrows3730]

@@realwildwildwest yes lol

[@vaughanadlem8180]

The souls of 1000 miners, didn't account for you and HeavyD rocking that shit like like champs..... You're both good souls!! Warm lights in a dark world! The world needs more people like you!! (HD too, but I'll leave that comment on his videa)

[@kenyoung9284]

Watched Brent since the first show and watched HeavyD and you all for a long time. When I was watching the first show he announced he was going to help Brent I stood up and cheered like my team just won the superbowl because I was really worried whether Brent's dream would come true or not, so thank you soooo much for helping him and being the real American men you are. !!

[@vandienalbacite9614]

Thanks for helping Brent.

[@jaylus1774]

Anyone helping out Cerro Gordo and the HeavyD crew gots my vote.

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

Brett @Ghost Town Living is a been blessed by you all. Thank you for supporting him.

[@KentaMHansen]

First!!! Jacks you the man!

[@fremountstsongsrich2453]

As The A team would say " I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER!!!!" God bless all you guys!!!!

[@wesleyshoup3936]

I finally found your channel. I just want to personally thank you for helping to make this happen for Cero Gordo and Brent thank you so much

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

I watched when he first got the old ghost town and never dreamed you crazy lot would appear here as well Love it and Thankyou

[@nikkirichards4952]

Fate brought all ya guys together and it was thankfully it did! The bromance with Diesel is cool to see... I lnow that baby powder trick for a long time, used it some I spent 8 weeks in hospital once... now I just shaved my head.

[@toddtraficanti4832]

Watched this one for the first time but have watched heavey D’s one a couple times. 5 stars and two thumbs up. Jax’s my new hero. Dave is awesome for hooking me up on the this guy. Thanks

[@realwildwildwest]

Welcome!

[@reneeburry4399]

Well you’ve done it again, fantastic video young feller. Lots of tidbits we have not seen before on HeavyDSparkes. Now I have to go back and watch the Cerro Gordo videos again. Great job 👏🏻

[@realwildwildwest]

Glad to hear it ! Fun little walk down memory lane. Except Death Valley .. those memories are painful 🤣

[@user-teabager]

I was waiting to see your side of the video brother sweet as

[@fbickford2003]

Absolutely loved the dark monolog at Cerro 💛 "souls of 1000 miners" you roocked it!

[@karengerhardt6008]

Awesome footage! I watched the big event from Brent's perspective, Heavy D's and now yours. Loved them all. You guys look like you had a lot of fun between all the work, and those sunset skies were beyond awesome. 😍

[@realwildwildwest]

Pretty big wild country out there! Unforgettable

[@DramaMustRemainOnTheStage]

There is always a pucker factor when Heavy D is involved. I love your truck. She's beautiful

[@jodieb4970]

It was fun to revisit the Cerro Gordo adventure. That's where I learned about Heavy D and you. (We don't have cable either.) Looking forward to part 2.

[@schwags1969]

Well done, I have been following Brent for over 16 months now.

[@Secondwindoregon]

So cool! I never get tired of watching Cerro Gordo videos.

[@tlars515]

Howdy from Des Moines! Didn’t expect to hear my hometown being mentioned

[@HalsPals]

I worked in radiology for 3 years at the Tonopah hospital and I was always curious about the drive to Death Valley but never made it. Now I know what I wasn't missing. Thanks for filling in the blanks. lol p.s. DV in the spring with the flowers blooming is a sight to see, though! I've seen pictures.

[@realwildwildwest]

It was WIIILD!!

[@daz41262010]

awesome to see another you tuber helping Brent in Cerro Gordo :)

[@christopherroberts5659]

Great to see this from another perspective.

[@garthmiller6932]

Whoever worked for that group man you guys always have fun and you share it I love it.

[@1allanbmw]

Kickin' it Old Skool means heatin' up your can of beans on that hot manifold. Can't believe you guys didn't "do" lunch with that dog house off! 😁😎👍

[@thewanderingjojo4239]

Where my random youtube adventures lead me after finding Cerro Gordo. A whole bunch a cute af and super cool/generous truckers. Yass!

[@realwildwildwest]

Gotta love it ! Lol

[@unpredictable913]

Cerro Gordo? It was an awesome adventure! You are so hilarious.

[@hupka3145]

I have never watched a KZbin video where the soundtrack was so gloriously awesome. Well played, good sir. Well played.

[@ryantolley4396]

Super awesome!!

[@johnnyteach8670]

Bro, you Heavy D Sparks and Diesel Dave have all got the same kinda blood flowing in your veins. It's so awesome. Love watching God Bless

[@Hilltycoon]

So cool to see you at Cerro Gordo! I'm really enjoying the videos

[@ravenspadegirl]

Amazing journey thank you for the video it was great

[@stevenwilson133]

Great video the cab over truck looks amazing here in the U.K. most of the trucks are like yours looking forward to your next video 👍

[@jefahfah5956]

I could legitimately watch this stuff all. Makes me miss parts of being OTR

[@willem2099]

Joining the ride! Cool vid, awesome truck!

[@jamesmcmullin2863]

I am a Heavy D fan and now your fan too! Deep on keeping on!!

[@3twelveworkshop312]

I never liked cabovers…. Until I saw this one. That is one beautiful truck!!!

[@realwildwildwest]

Awesome man!

[@stephanieraebel8160]

I cant wait!!!!!!! More please!!!!!

[@drueatcer]

You guys sure are great for doing all this for Brent.

[@keepontruckinoutlawlife1248]

THAT'S THE BIGGEST LOAD I'VE EVER SEEN A CABOVER HAUL IN MY ENTIRE LIFE AND CAREER AS A LONG HAUL TRUCKER.. JUST AMAZING THE WILD WILD WEST FOR SURE...

[@malcoleman461]

Hats off to you young men truckers doing heavy-duty haul

[@amberspeacefulplace5803]

Keep shining.All these guys are genuine 🥰enjoy watching all of you Heavy D Brent everyone is on their journey and helping each other ♥️💯🙏🔥🔥fell upon everyone through Cerro Gordo.

[@lillymaypatterson6375]

Another bunch of young men with toys .Dave sent me. Liked & subscribed. NE OHIO

[@BBKERNSALLNhomestead]

Man your channel is just the best down to earth real day to day people!!!😀

[@SmallWonda]

IMPRESSIVE HAUL! Made for a great show & SAVE for Cerro Gordo.

[@GrillinandChillinwithMojo]

Awesome

[@iceman7541]

that cabover pete is hands down the coolest truck on yutube

[@jimandsniffers9408]

Beautiful Pete Cab Over I'm redoing a 1994 Kenworth K100E Aerodyne just put a new 10 speed over drive transmission in with a oil cooler wheel seals and a AC compressor all that's left hope to see you out on the road ✝️🇺🇸

[@realwildwildwest]

Heck yeah!! Congrats on that little project Sounds awesome!

[@mr_mongo7228]

I know this is a old video but if it wasn’t for seeing this I wouldn’t have followed you. The souls of a thousand miners and some of your music that you played made Heavy D’S video!

[@realwildwildwest]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@pioneerfarm4369]

LOL yeah and I am a member of the NATIONAL BULL HAULERS ASSOCIATION as you are I still have my sticker and hat LOL wow I know you got some crazy story's about it to and only we know hahahaha

[@jmksuburban]

right on

[@Oregontrailblazin]

I love you dude !! You are truly Blessed and a blessing to watch ....LOVE to the Family !

[@MegaEaglelover]

I drove the dump version that 6*6 in the Army plus the Cargo just like those… I miss those ol girls 🤘🏼🤠

[@FischerRestoration]

You guys are a riot lol fun adventures! Dig it!

[@beckerfrancis4993]

I absolutely love the Peterbilt cabover I am a 10-year-old and I love the rigs

[@realwildwildwest]

Awesome!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@wbball15]

The look of fear on Diesel Dave's face when you ask if the heater is turned on is priceless.

[@realwildwildwest]

🤣 I know it , he’s like wait what??

[@Craftmaster37]

That was a terrific point of view through your eyes, Love your truck!

[@briannel8820]

The monologue turned out fantastic!!!

[@realwildwildwest]

Funny to hear my first practice run huh? Lol

[@briannel8820]

@@realwildwildwest Your behind the scenes of this series is awesome including that practice! Cant wait for part 2

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Oh man!! Instantly subscribed ! Came across heavy D a few weeks back so watched the whole concrete pouring then I’ve spent the last 2 weeks watching all the Ghost Town Living videos so I thought that’s me caught up with watching Cerro Gordo and I’m just gonna have to wait for Brent’s next upload and then this just haaaaaapens to get recommended so that’s my Saturday sorted!

[@robinievoli5085]

Great video! I have followed Vero Gordon for a while and so excited to now follow you!

[@resonanttones3176]

You should have ended your 1000 miners bit with "I AM THE MOUNTAIN!!!" 🤣🤣🤣Also, a road trip with you and Diesel Dave sounds like a helly good time!!

[@txmarine82]

So glad I came over to ur channel from Dave’s. Still binge watching Jax. It’s awesome how everything came to be. Back to ur videos

[@traceykitchin9722]

Hi, nice to meet you and your lovely family. I watched 1 vid before this one of your family weeding, setting up your chickens ele fence. I'm sure I'll be watching everything from now on. Keep enjoying life, stay happy,cheers Tracey from Australia xo

[@tomvelgersdijk9444]

Cool story i like it lots of fun watching it

[@joehardy2705]

Awesomeness as usual, as my dad would say driving a cab over your first one at the accident. I loved riding in his cab over 👊🏻👍

[@krisptaco]

Love all you guys! Brent, Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and really glad I found your channel too. I've been driving 25 years and I've driven pretty much everything. Started in a '66 KW with a 5 and 4 two-stick. Loved driving cabovers when I ran solo, but hated teaming in them. I'm still running, but I'm in a Cadillac Volvo now. Lazy trucking. Too old for the hard stuff now. But I'm really happy for you all and being able to watch you. Stay safe and keep the good videos coming.

[@bluebunny1620]

Excellent video I did watch diesel daves video enjoyed your auctioneering in that one . This was very entertaining I like how you change your voice during the video I enjoyed watching from your point of view and the big mega thermo cups free Honey made us laugh I bought one of those cups from Michigan The Upper Penninsula Citco cup Great job jax

[@realwildwildwest]

Best cups ever

[@GrillinandChillinwithMojo]

Great video

[@TAROTTVPEGGY]

Anyone else watch how Jax gets out of the truck at 5:50 and feel all breathless? 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@realwildwildwest]

Only other breathless ones were the big heavy ol boys who were remembering what it was like to climb in and out of the old cabover trucks ten times a day 😜

[@rustynail2205]

The plan came together perfectly, as did your monologue intro on the Cero Gordo Hall.

[@2891michaelk]

Another great video. What an adventure. Wish I could have been there.

[@zackdaniels6858]

NICE!. AND.....PRINT!

[@greglong7327]

love the vidoe and the editing! keep it up!!

[@richt1907]

Bro turned out fantastic love it

[@JJubbs1]

I love the editing on this video. Very well timed and made me laugh a few times.

[@realwildwildwest]

Me. Gaffney who does my editing is over there grinning In the corner right now I guarantee it 🤣

[@three6ohchris]

I'm a little late to the show, but I just wanted to say 1 thing... It's kind of incredible to think about how things had to have lined up perfectly for Dave to see you on the highway that day. I mean, if either of you had left a few minutes earlier, or later... Decided to make a quick stop somewhere... I mean, it honestly seems like fate absolutely caused you guys to cross paths. It was clearly meant to be, and all of us are incredibly lucky that it happened. Great video bud! Looking forward to the future!

[@tonyhussey3610]

So glad there is more of the Cerro Gordo adventure and finding another cool channel in the process.. liked and subbed for ya !!!

[@realwildwildwest]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@broonysaint]

Love your videoing style, it kept my attention non stop all the way through. I'm looking forward to the next instalment. Thank you for entertaining me Sir.

[@landydisco300]

It was from the Heavy D’s video of Cerro Gordo when I started following your good self. Nice to watch it from your side of the story. 🤟🏼 keep on trucking, farming & mixing things up. Love the content 🤟🏼

[@realwildwildwest]

Thanks steeevo! I’ll keep after it :)

[@spencerhulme1203]

🚚I think the things you guys do are MAD but really entertaining - Death Valley - all the best! 🚚

[@snagger5299]

So 1980s the bladder buster love it.....

[@inspiredscreens]

Your channel popped up in my feed. Well, why not? I love everyone at HeavyDSparks, so a new member of the family, cool. Nice footage, good editing and sound. Thank you!

[@DallasD_]

this channel gonna blow up like DYY-NOO-MiiiiiTE! ✊🏼✊🏼💪🏼

[@realwildwildwest]

💣 haha thanks

[@DallasD_]

@@realwildwildwest 💣 HI-5 brutha, lookin fwd to tha unfoldin..

[@whistlingtato3245]

I like this channel

[@glennedwards9046]

Great video 👍

[@josephvantreeck2989]

Great story, making history. Thanks!

[@markbrown6236]

First saw you on Heavy D's channel. You are quite a character, fun watch.

[@thedailywitness]

Very very nice 👍🏻 I really enjoyed this

[@jeremyjames1289]

You fellows are solid. The world is blessed to have people like you all.

[@lisawilson4551]

Great video Jack’s enjoyed that whole trip to Sarah Gordo can’t wait to see the second half, keep on Truckin

[@kennielsen8369]

So glad you put this together! It’s funny because I just finished all your videos this weekend (really enjoyed them) and last night rewatched Heavy D’s Cerro Gordo because I really didn’t pay that much attention to you first time through because …….. well you were the new guy! Buts that’s where I met you. Great video!

[@realwildwildwest]

Hey I understand man! New guy has to earn your respect ;) Glad you dig it 🤘🏼

[@kennielsen8369]

@@realwildwildwest Anyone who runs an old cab over through Death Valley with the ac off and doors open has my respect! Keep it up Jax! Love your talents.

[@johncano2594]

You guys, fun to watch.

[@dennisnorkaitis9726]

Dude I haven't seen a cab over in 30 plus Years ! Your's Rocks !!!!!!!!

[@rodneyleek8220]

Cool con tent been driving professionally since 1979 good job guys

[@jbuck3592]

This dudes so likable !!!

[@ericreinoehl9402]

Major adventure, thanks for sharing

[@joevald3]

Jax you going to be a winner . But keep your relationship with heavy D .

[@random22026]

Lovin' the back story...pumped for Part Two! :D