Elvis Presley Ambulance Controversy LOVE? HATE? WAIT! "Cleaning Up History" Episode 8 What Say You?

[@DenitaArnold]

Glad this is being cleaned and displayed now. Thanks that the spa Guy got it and cleaned it up

[@eddiedawkins19]

Billy I cam see you're passionate and serious about the actual, tangible history of Elvis and that's more than I can say for so many others...you can write all the books you want, but going to the places and seeing and touching those very places, pieces videoing them, is priceless...thank you for your steady perseverance

[@robertbeining141]

@Eddie Dawkins SPOT ON brother!!

[@batty2259]

This is amazing. Absolutely breathtaking. No pun intended.

[@rodneyf8949]

The Spa Guy is amazing. If Elvis were still here I think He would give Billy a TCB necklace because he does take care of business and does so much to keep Elvis history alive.

[@martin77722]

your right friend elvis would have given billy and trey an tcb necklace and ashley a tlc necklace

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Thanks Billy🤠😎💝🕊

[@derrickw3021]

As a paramedic I love this ! Get her running Billy and siren and lights working . This is going to be not only a part of Elvis History , but EMS history . I loved Elvis and his music and humanity towards others . He was just like the rest of us in his private life . I was just 15 yeArs old when I heard the news that he was dead and thought someone was playing a cruel joke . But when the media kept announcing that he had passed I was in shock , disappointed , and angry . I wanted to see him in concert one day . If it wasn't for Elvis there would be no rock and roll .

[@robertmartinez4174]

in the future, you might consider having the ambulance go on Tour along with other things Elvis. Robert in LA.

[@hotwheels2511]

Spa-man thanks for saving Elvis history!!!

[@stratocaster1greg]

Billy I admire your enthusiasm. God Bless You and Yours. I would not repaint that just fix the mechanical stuff so you could drive it.

[@nookam]

Suggestion. Get hold of vice grip garage a big KZbin KZbinr about rebuilding the 454 engine in the ambulance.

[@laserlight0077]

Derek could get her running 4 sure

[@jamesgoodmanjr4891]

A couple wobble pop cold snacks and she’ll be up and running in no time

[@ProjectRescues]

I was the first one to suggest that btw

[@kincaide67]

Love it. Love how these little short bits are formed to catch the attention of short-form watchers. Good Stuff, you're catchin our attention, we don't have much time, but dol'gon ain't we gonna come back tomorrow to see what Billy has to say. LOL. All that to say - love what you're doing here. And, as said before, thanx go out to Billy to Saving this relic. I'm enjoying all these parts. Hope they continue. Taker care.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@desolategrey]

I see the heavy radiator for the 454 is gone

[@elviscanadien2895]

Awesome video! Why would anyone be upset? This was an important part of Elvis history. Thank god for people like yourself and god bless you for your Elvis Passion.👍🏻

[@martin77722]

what can i say friend i thank you for taking so much of your time saving this special progject for us to see on display for future fans to enjoy this is from your friend in suffolk /england you are a credit to all us elvis fans take care and safe

[@sandramaggard2962]

Seeing how you really put a lot of work in your endeavor's to learn more about Elvis is really inspiring Billy. I think the hater's just have a bad attitude and are jealous of Elvis. Some people would rather concentrate on the negative but the positive far outweigh's anything else related to Elvis. Thank you for sharing Billy, your really an expert.

[@lori4782]

I like how you broke this into episodes, much easier to watch.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Thank you for the feedback.

[@hunterprowsemrereviews9141]

Anyone else notice the little black dot floating around in the upper left corner of the screen lol. It’s in every video, and at first I thought it was a fly buzzing around right there, til I noticed it never went away, and it was in every video in the same place lol. Then I look harder and notice it’s just a dot, but it’s random that it’s in every video lol. I don’t know if it’s some kind of anti theft piece he puts in so if someone steals his videos and uploads them elsewhere the dot won’t be there and that’ll be a dead giveaway that they were stolen or what. But anyways awesome video series, the Elvis history and, all the knowledge, and facts about Elvis is all fascinating.

[@timchen5299]

That could be Elvis checking Spa Guy out!

[@louiskovach1964]

The best Elvis archaeologist in existence.. Thank you Billy..Spa Guy !!!

[@googleusergp]

There will always be nay sayers as I have said in other videos. The question is this: Why not save it yourself? Why not do something about it? Since you made the move to buy it and bring it back to the public eye, it's yours to do as you see fit. I think leaving the patina might be the way to go for a while. Maybe get it to run and operate again and preserve it for what it was. I often find old Sears Craftsman toolboxes and other vintage tools. Now I could repaint them and make them look nice (as I have with others), but lately, I chose to leave them as they are found, just clean them and make them functional. Like my friend says who battled cancer, "Just like people, that tool box has scars and a story to tell. Let it tell its story....." I agree.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Well said.

[@raythackston1960]

That is a strobe light on the roof of the cab...you can see the curled bulb...and the water is not good for it at all.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

It turns out that is oil.

[@dannyguyton5714]

I'm addicted to these videos...love them...love the background stories, and how your people on this channel are willing to help. TCB4EVR.

[@alijuman195]

Looks like radiator is missing

[@anthonyferguson4102]

Great video thanks to you and the spy guy finding history

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Appreciate your feedback.

[@myalfie]

Billy have you thought about getting the ambulance machine polished to bring the paint work back? I would make a massive improvement to its look.

[@johnroney4616]

🙂👍 make sure this goes viral everybody keep the Kings memory alive and going strong

[@wkat950]

I saw where my county coroner (former EMT with our hospital) posted a picture of himself beside a similar-looking ambulance back in 1976. The stripe on the side was similar in that it was tapered towards the back of the patient compartment instead of being a complete wrap-around. I'm betting the Elvis vehicle was built by Southern Ambulance Builders like our rigs. Keep up the good work!

[@stevenedwards4470]

I'm sorry. I think willfully confusing "hating" with pragmatism is disingenuous. This guy talks a lot of nonsense in my opinion. I think it's well known that Elvis was long dead and in full rigormortis when he went for his ride. His day wasn't assigned. He rushed it along. And leaving this ambulance in this state underscores the decrepit way he went. I'm not suggesting a full rebuild is in order, but bringing back to the state it was in in 1977 would probably be the most appropriate gesture here.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

If you read enough comments you will find that there are indeed haters out there.

[@danpeltier1354]

LOL look at the light on the top water in it .

[@andyhamilton8940]

Actually its an optical strobe that changed the traffic lights for emergency vehicles. Used in the 70s and 80s. It did provide a strobe that would help as an emergency warning device.

[@letaloudone]

Is the engine seized?

[@briang3137]

All I have to say about the previous owners are that they were ignorant. How can they say it's just an ambulance Elvis was in and then sit it in the woods to rot away?!? They've gotta be the dumbest people on the earth

[@bobgastreichCars71]

My only question is, does The Elvis Estate, and Graceland Enterprise have anything to say about this???? Do they agree that this is the real thing???? I am huge Elvis fan and hope this is. In my opinion we do not need to see this. You say this is history, and has stories. The only story is I see is his death.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Graceland has no interest in this part of Elvis' story. So it would be surprising if they have anything to say about the ambulance. They certainly would not be able to weigh in on its authenticity.

[@paulorlando5877]

Does anybody own or does the estate have the truck he worked in as a teenager, Crown Electric Co.I wonder.

[@mikecomerford1986]

Pls no more intro ! We know tigerman museum Your intro is about the same amount of time as ur great footage

[@GoodStuffVideos]

The intro is primarily for those who may be seeing an episode for the first time without knowing the background.

[@martinortiz4264]

Restauren la la ambulancia

[@laserlight0077]

Elvis was gone well before his body rode in that ambulance.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

A lot of people believe that too.

[@matildaharden1064]

Biggest star on earth but when he was in need he had to ride an ambulance just like us. He was a great human being.

[@barrybark3995]

roof lights full o water!

[@GoodStuffVideos]

It turns out that the liquid is oil and is supposed to be there. Spa Guy learned this a few days later while talking with an ambulance historian in Memphis.

[@barrybark3995]

@@GoodStuffVideos oil ,very cool!

[@shannonm75]

That ambulance just shows the mortality of man. Particularly one like Elvis who was still just a man with feelings and can get sick and pass away like any other.

[@justinvernal]

👍🇺🇸

[@raven_ous2585]

Iv'e got mixed emotions about this. I get the history, memorabilia bit, but Elvis lay dead in that vehicle. I don't even want to think about it

[@GoodStuffVideos]

That is fair.

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

facts are facts though and part of life

[@MlleMDM]

Techniquement il était déjà mort depuis plusieurs heures dans sa maison. C’est donc sa dépouille qui a été transporté dans cette ambulance 🙂

[@raven_ous2585]

@@MlleMDM English please

[@letaloudone]

I see the ac unit apart. Did a scrapper steal the copper from it? Probably the radiator also.

[@paulorlando5877]

What about if there's any remnants from the first Cadillac he had that caught fire.

[@canipetthatdog1005]

Now if you could find the Bronco.....

[@ajclements4627]

IIRC, the car Bonnie and Clyde died in was displayed for a while with the bullet holes, blood and everything else still present, and IMO it’s no different than this ambulance. Yes, death did occur, but it’s all in how one looks at it as either history or as a reminder of mortality.

[@The-Ford-Man]

you should be using a pressure washer be a lot easier for you pressure washer will do wonders for you

[@rsprockets7846]

I'm all shook up........

[@GoodStuffVideos]

LOL. That probably describes a lot of people.

[@rsprockets7846]

@@GoodStuffVideos in a way hope he LOVES IT TENDER TAKES IT ON TOUR TO VIVA LAS VEGAS BUT DONT LET ANY ANIMALS OUT BACK ESPECIALLY NUUTHIN BUT A HOUND DOG

[@hotwheels2511]

TCB in a flash 1935-77 !!!!

[@gerrywhite7069]

spa guy thank you so much for finding that ambulance so that we the fan's can see it that is so wonderful..we love you for that

[@jimdavis2385]

I don't get the haters. Elvis wouldn't approve of the negative energy, but those of us who are fans...who really want to know the story of the person behind the performer, we can't thank you enough for the hours, money, and literal elbow grease you've put into the ambulance. It's a precious gift!

[@usselpasoable]

great series of videos. I know the museum guys reached out to a TV station but haven't heard back. Tell Billy he should contact them and tell them an anniversary of his death story could be done . They could use his videos on finding it, plus all the great connections with Elvis to the museum. It's a news story that would be so rich and history, that whoever gets this scoop first is going to make the other stations jealous.

[@maureentait8607]

What a fantastic fined for all elvis Fans... If you don't like these videos don't watch.

[@GoodStuffVideos]

Word!

[@maureentait8607]

@@GoodStuffVideos explain,,,

[@geraldwaldrop5131]

You need a pressure washer friend..

[@vennispollock8549]

your are the man Spa Guy..thanks

[@anthonyferguson4102]

Well Anita think of it this way what you said about this ambulance it’s the same thing when hundreds of thousands lined up outside of Graceland to view Elvis’s body laying in state in the piano room and the chaos it caused outside Graceland while all this was going on the mixed emotions I would have is it should have never happened that way it has the same effect as this ambulance and thank god for the spa guy who rescued this ambulance and gave it a hope for all truer Elvis fans to see and pay respect to the spurt of Elvis Presley

[@raven_ous2585]

Are you implying I'm not a true Elvis fan ? I do have an opinion, and i do have feelings, the same as everyone else. It just so happens they could differ from others from time to time