Echo: Made In The Shade - A hot rodder's documentary

I followed Echo Tescier, a hot rod builder in LA for three days with a camera and microphone. From his back alley shop under the trees, he turns out beautiful rods, both shiny and rat rods. His minimalist lifestyle is dedicated to building and driving fast hot rods.
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Music: "Cross The Road" by Silent partner

[@youtubeLa2023]

im glad guys like this are still around. We need more of em.

[@jerryfrederick6610]

This is the guy that you need in your corner. He is what this country is missing the most of these days. This mind set is what was one of the greatest strengths America brought to the table back in WW2. The German's would walk away from equipment that quit in the field due to some simple problem. (fouled Spark plugs) Our guy's would get our stuff running and keep it running with the know how they possessed from being raised rural on farms.

[@gbutera8818]

For crying out loud guys,this video isn’t about the guys crappie welds.Its about a free spirit and his love for hot rods.

[@ziiofswe]

Rat rod - rat welds. It makes sense! Only problem I have with it is that a shitty weld in the wrong place kills. And not necessarily only himself...

[@johngrepo9976]

ziiofswe , exactly! If you are going to weld like this, let it be sheelmetal. Crappy welding of crossmembers or steering box brackets should be correct.

[@shitbox7413]

ziiofswe, My point exactly! 👍🏻

[@steverone7623]

Welding someone's frame with welds like that is downright criminal

[@DaLizMs]

I thot was about the big booger in his nose.

[@grandprismatic]

5 stars, true grit right there... Somebody buy this man a beer and 220V welder

[@davebeat]

and give that good dog some skritches.

[@countryboy6767]

LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE!!!!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5aonp18pLupZpo

[@michaelfrank5896]

Buy him a beer and a haircut

[@johnroberts4571]

U know i was just thinking about that...

[@nyplantingsgardendesigners5645]

As an engine guy, the frame building is something I can never even consider and that to me is the hardest part of the whole build. Making your vision come to reality. Dudes like Echo are who I grew up around. Allot of worse places I could have been. Good stuff man. Good stuff.

[@V8Deuce]

From what the Shifters of Southern California created, to this. Things have definitely changed. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, a Rat Rod was a traditional Hot Rod that lacked certain elements such as paint and/or upholstery. Those Shifters cars had neat vintage Olds,Caddy,Pontiac, & Flathead engines. Even the owners were a throw back to the 50s with their Ducktail hair , white t-shirts, and rolled denims. Somewhere along the line however, things changed. Rat Rods went from period correct nostalgic time machines, to these Mad Max Warrior nonsensical cars that are purposely built to be rusty, and have several different era's thrown together. People like Welder Up perpetuate this movement. Thank God for magazines like Rodders Journal.

[@MrFodcast]

Life is a compromise - make the compromise that suits the life you want. Dear Mr Tescier, thank you for proving this life is worthwhile. I'm setting up my dream over here in Sweden, an old skool chop and speed shop. Thank you again.

[@pineyLt]

Wow, if Steve McQueen was still with us...this guy could be him He definitely has that Hot Rodder look. Old school 100% On rat rods, they are the closest thing to being true hot rods rather than what most so called rods have evolved into, pretty, overpriced garage queens owned by rich guys looking for a toy built by someone else. A true hot rod is built by a guy who loves what he does, with his own hands. It’s primered, has no stereo because the engine makes the music. It’s value isn’t measured in dollars. It’s measured in pride. Nothing will equal that.

[@24preacherboy]

Great video! Captured the true feeling of building a rat rod. I especially like the fact you found an older gentleman who had some serious history about why and how he does what he does. I caught that when he talked about working on the farm.

[@mikespillman3075]

im guessing mid 60's......maybe younger but has just had rough miles on him.....and he is a dying breed. he explains how at 14 he knew he wanted the car life, grew up in a time and place where there were gas stations on every corner with repair bays, with young guys working there that prolly knew nothing but cars, girls, beer and fun. he learned a skill, one that he loved im sure. young men, on the whole, don't grow up this way anymore, every generation loses a larger percentage of this breed.....this is sad, cuz this was America, for decades. Cars, the mother road, hot rodding, gearheads.....don't let this die youngsters, teach this to your children, if only to save the stories......yes, he may look a little funky, maybe he lives a reclusive lifestyle...(prolly sick of dealing with assholes)...but inside he's still a young man enjoying his life im sure.

[@pedallinraw]

🙂👍🏻

[@debonairecatalina6570]

Mike Spillman ever since I was ten years old (19 now) I've been ambiguously interested in vintage cars, primarily working on them and personalizing them. My dad never supported me and I've never really had any friends, but when I was 16 and got my 65' Catalina convertible for 3200 bucks, I was, and still am the happiest boy around. I had to limp it home due to a clogged oil pump, but the whole summer I had was spent mowing yards, scraping up every damn nickel I could get my oil smeared hands on if a 1/2 in. Wrench wasn't being held on by em'. I almost got a 57 Buick but it was sold before I got to it... Also, I got the privilege to meet a man like him who was even older, he was 92 years old and used a crystal handled cane to get around... I met him at the Pepsi colleseum in 2012. He brought his 1950 Rocket 88 non-post coupe over to the show, I was only 12, going on 13 but when I saw it up close, I mentioned that the roof was chopped lower, I heard a guy grunting out of his chair and saw an old man in a leather jacket, worn white shirt and ragged cuffed black jeans, he wasn't dressed for the show...he was just taking a break. On his way up from his seat, he grabbed his cane somewhat quickly and commanded my attention, surprised that a kid my age noticed that his car wasn't stock. He gladly showed me around the car, showed off the 303 olds rocket engine with his homemade intake manifold and velocity stacks, and talked with me for nearly 4 hours. That generation needs more recognition than what they are getting now, and more kids my age need to break the ice with them and learn from the wise, I did, now I'm a rockabilly guy who collects badass vintage shit and puts a use to them, LOL.

[@juliangaribay4711]

Couldn't of said it better you're a wise one I can tell you that

[@dacooldragonakadanny7833]

My name’s Danny. I’m 16 now, and I want to start my own company and design cars for a living: cars built for the buyers to enjoy, and their kids, and their grandkids. I want to benefit the world as a whole, and show it that you don’t have to be a mean person to be a badass. I’m looking for alternative forms of power, but I don’t want to kill off car culture. The sad thing is, though, I can tell all the stories I want to the generation after mine, but unfortunately, they won’t get a real idea of what you guys did when you were their age unless they actually get into of these death traps... that opportunity is fading away as time marches on, relentlessly. Car culture has changed, is changing, and will continue to change, and hot rodding is a big chunk of its history. Maybe the words “hot rod” will change meaning... it’s sad. To be brutally honest: in the grand scheme of things, hot rodding might not matter that much, but to some people it’s their life. So while it’s not THE top thing on my list to keep hot rodding in the back of everyone’s minds, I’ll try hard to keep the spirit alive through word of mouth. Who knows, maybe in 50 years some kids will be taking rusty old clunkers that were shiny and clean when this insignificant comment was written and making crazy shit out of them just like their great-great-grandparents did, expressing their personality and skill through the art of the wrench.

[@anthonyyates616]

Mike Spillman im 31 and love the hot rod culture i wish i had a 55 chevy gasser but im stuck with my 84 regal it is ls swapped with a 6 speed manual trans 4.11 gears and a posi track

[@poweredbyestrogen1166]

I loved the video and amount of love that the this guy puts into his builds. I'm almost done restoring my car now. I completely agree with Echo, people just do not understand how much time goes into building a car or anything for that matter. This isn't something that is done overnight.

[@johndoe-ue1wd]

i'm about his age, doing the same thing under the trees out in my back yard, I see a lot of me in him ,brothers of a kind, would like to meet him but just so far away, carry on my friend

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Building rods under a tree takes lots of patience and ingenuity. Echo swings his engines with a block and chain hanging from the tree. I feel like a princess using an engine crane and leveler. Never stop building cars Mike. If you're ever in LA, Echo is a great guy to hang out with. His site is www.50echoes.com

[@TheCanadianBubba]

Just so's you know, that link is broke

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Thanks TheCanadianBubba! We're working on a brand new website for Echo. It'll be up this week. Los of project pictures. We're hoping to get more attention for this bad-ass hot rodder!

[@grandprismatic]

That would be awesome, he deserves a little attention. Really good documentary sikk editing.

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Fixed!

[@_IasonI_ee]

I'm not really sure how I came across this video but I'm really glad I did. Great work on the video and awesome to see an old rock and roller still doing what he loves

[@brianheggie9754]

The best hot rod documentary I've ever watched! I see my self a little in that guy. "Make do with what you have" ,I can relate to that. I do most of my work outside on an asphalt parking lot in front of our apartment. Even if it's cold out,I wait for the sun to come up to get the heat going. Thank you.

[@richochett404]

this is real.i can respect a man that drives what he built.this guy knows what blood sweat and tears means.hot rodding in its beginning was taking what you had and having a vision ,and building something.not throwing 30 grand and having someone do it for you.

[@chanceweatherford9578]

I’m 24 and I’m a minimalist have always hated having anything in excess or clutter since I was little. This guy gets it. also I love rat rods. Hope to build one or acquire one that meant something to someone one day and elaborate or maybe I’ll leave it.

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

The more you have the more you have to worry about.

[@paulrusso602]

this guys life style is crazy, total savage. inspiring

[@samstites5948]

I'm 22 an been building sense I was 15. Good motivation man. hot rodders are fading out. gettin those oldschool trick while i still can. Much love man

[@MustangGuru]

I’m 55 done my fair share of motor swaps back in the day under the old oak tree with permently placed come-a-long crawling in the mud on rainy days to yank out a transmission. The junk yard was my parts store.

[@mistersandman3130]

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a true hot rodder. Maybe even the last of the authentic breed. Often imitated, but never duplicated. Rock on man!!!!

[@christophermay4998]

This guy is just living his dream....he's not asking anyone for anything for free....I would love to live his life....keep on truckin'

[@pete5534]

This is one of my favourite films. I watch it about once a month, and marvel at its simple genius. Well done.

[@BoostedPastime]

He is a dying breed, the part of the car scene that represents is really almost a lost art at this point.

[@minimalistgecko4867]

I grew up in the 1980’s in Indiana, a half hour from the Auburn Cord-Duesenberg museum...so I saw a lot of older cars and a guy two doors down had two Model A’s in his garage, a guy down the street a 59 Impala with straight pipes, and the list goes on. Riding my bike as a kid, I’d talk to all of these guys. I did learn how to do small things, which today would be pretty much unheard of to do yourself, like brakes, (always bleed), windows, dash components, stereo wiring, minor repairs, tune-ups, and oil changes. I learned the hard way, and often because I had little money to get new parts, I pulled from junk yards. It was awesome. I always wanted one, and at 42, I’m finally taking on this idea...and realizing the frustration, patience, and knowledge you must acquire. Lucky for me, there’s the internet, which people need to be reminded can equally be a tool of learning and growing, and not just political retardation and societal nonsense. I believe we have gone too far not only with design, but also with seeing the car itself as a plug-n-play replaceable commodity, to the tune of overpaying tremendously. People have often lamented that my $925 CJ7 project was a waste, considering what I’m going to have to put into it, and sure, it will cost a lot of money, but not $40,000, and if it did, it would be in concours. We would all survive, and dare I say, learn some values if we picked up a wrench and tools more often, a beer, and cussed a bit as I grew up with in the Midwest. If you don’t know what a core charge is, we have gone too far. I’ll be alright, and will learn along the way...though even as I write this, there is frustration. It may do us a bit of good to reconnect to vehicles in amazingly good shape for 42 years old, the same age as it’s new owner...and the frame? Try 66 years old. Still solid enough. Maybe it’s us that need to get a bit more solid. People like this are trying to remind us where we came from.

[@sebbedelle]

I don't know how many times I've watched this

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@guillermonieri4203]

Too bad we do not have more individuals like you, with the free spirit to build what you dream. I have tried, but do not know enough. I am limited to getting the old cars road worthy, inspected & being able to drive them anywhere (OK, almost). You are a dying breed friend.

[@jettironside9851]

I love his dedication to the hotrods .its about patients and time ,humbleness,hard work,love,sweat ,tears,blood,fumes,race fule,,beers ,and cheers

[@cordelldarkling3190]

Growing up, I took more of a connection with my grandfathers and great uncles than anything. I have ALWAYS loved cars, before I was even out of diapers. Because of kin relations, I never knew one of my Great Grandfathers. I introduced my self to him a few years ago, long story short I moved in across the street and I feel like I can finally express and be who I am. I have a lot of old hot rodders in my family. As a 22 year old I’m known by quite a few as “old man” I fear the day that the world runs out of these old good fellas and kids my age and generations to come lack the interest and the love of cars to carry on this tradition. I love your soul man! Don’t let the modern world and all it’s fuckers take anything away from you!!! Take it easy brother

[@thecruger69]

This guy must be my long lost brother... I am the exact same way.. I just happen to be on the East coast .. keep living the dream brother ...

[@alstone5257]

Although I work motorcycles, I am 66 years of age, I don't have a shop, and work out of a small space in a friends shop, with no heat or air. I love every bit of my time building. It calms my soul. I GET THIS GUY, he is a true car guy hot rod builder.

[@willcojak9650]

Working on old cars for almost 50 year. Hard to imagine not having one around. It's in your blood! You don't buy it. I live it every day and some days are better than others.

[@md612mx]

I got a mentor like him and I've made the best memories in his yard building my 52, cool doc man..

[@letthewinderaseme]

Very cool Documentary...this guys a living legend...he needs to write a book about his life and time as a hot rodder and builder...not many people left like this who lives for his passion.

[@robbiewinfrey9636]

You go Echo.... keep up the good work bro, hot rods forever.

[@joshdude2137]

i read some comments, you guys talking about the welds... you dont realise the amount of work it takes to bring a dream close to reality. most people if they are lucky get a montage of a project, those camera guys just caught a moment in time and not the finished product. like someone visiting who sees one part way and then a little further... but the work in between is only witnessed by the guy doing it mostly. when people say it has this many hours on this and that many hours on that... i know they probably paid for it, when its custom, time doesnt matter.. you just do it and do it and do it until its done... ish. so lighten up.. it was a good film about a good builder.

[@strattuner]

I also think the camera man shot a spotted job that sometimes changes with fabrication anyway if he doesn't do this he'll go nuts,i'm a retired ase master and I just built a 69 d100 with a roadrunner train,it keeps me thinking ,rodding is infectious

[@joshdude2137]

i build alot of stuff, and i do it under the Texas sun. i hate being cooped up and i fix alot of cars for people who cant afford to go to shops so i do it at their homes. there are alot of things that go into working outside, like welding with flux core wire that alot of people dont know about. there are people who only work in shops and always wanna have it towed here or there to work on it, then there are guys like this who are champions of the day anytime something goes wrong. it becomes this addiction to build these things, it consumes you and like he said most people cant deal with the sheer amount of work involved... but when it gets you good you fight to make this vision in your head appear in reality. its bitter sweet.. these things of beauty we create will never actually fill the holes in our lives they represent.

[@rokn50s]

I blame television all them lame yuppie car building shows!!😅

[@billborden9755]

@@joshdude2137 Well said. Achievement seldom exceeds the effort MORTIMER J. ADLER

[@pauldashwood2897]

That first 20seconds is pure heaven ....

[@bandit_lodi_2098]

You're a rare breed, I've learned from guys just like you. Take pride in your work, do right the first time no matter how it may takes. I truly all the old timers that took interest and the time to show me how to have appreciate the work I do. I really am sorry they are gone,but not forgotten. I appreciate what you have shared, it took me back. Thank you keep doing what you're doing.

[@Robocoppat]

Talk about a REAL man.. I could listen to these 2 real hot rodders talk all day long. I love the truck. I'd take any of his cars/ trucks over a new one any day of the week. This man is what Hot Rodding is all about. Someone should set up a Go fund me account for him. He's Happy He's Content He loves life And he's doing it his way. If I only had money, I'd give it to him. God watch over this Man and his partner in crime. What a true American!

[@Mercmad]

Reminds me of young guy in our hot rod club nearly 50 years ago ,he was way to young to own a car,had built lots of model cars and so on but was welcomed and today is pretty famous for various rods he has built for himself and chassis work for others over the years and lives in outer LA.

[@garym3624]

Guys a legend...I hope your legacy lives on man I really do...

[@JonMB357]

Judging from where I am at 21 years old, and just now getting my feet wet project cars, this video gives me a lot of inspiration. Behind Mr. Tescier's eyes is over 50 years of experience, I can tell that much. I'd be excited to learn from him if I ever had the chance to meet him.

[@karlx-1]

You can meet Echo. He's a VERY down to Earth person, as you might imagine. He would have some great advice and suggestions for you as well. He lives in Silverlake which is a town in LA.

[@JonMB357]

@@karlx-1 If I ever happen to be in LA, I think that would be the first place I'd look! I've been wanting to build a car myself.

[@edfoster6043]

Cool dude right here. Love the builds .

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

Old school raw.

[@manuelcutzal4359]

I appreciate the dedication greettings from GUATEMALA

[@GarryFullerSr]

Great Video. The old guy is a dying breed. I know a few. I would put myself in that category also. I do have a garage and house but Hot Rods, Harleys, and Guitars is Where its at. Takes a lot to be like this guy.

[@thesixgunfighter288]

That's what I've known most of my life. And I'm 25

[@johnbeer5242]

Il let u touch the guitar🐨

[@MrLongboarder94]

This was a really enjoyable video, lots of respect to this guy for keeping it modest and working under the shade tree

[@arym1108]

Amazing point about pushing forward or rolling back, in regards to how your work will be interpreted

[@crazypainter57]

hey .... i am all about these cool old hot rods ..... i am refurbishing an old monza bracket car myself.....it's the labor of love keep doing it folks

[@josevelasco8689]

I remember I came across this as a teenager. I'm 25 now. Fucking awsome.

[@peshaddock]

Very human. Simple. No frills. And at the same time a bit sad. Offset by his pure joy to build.

[@waen606]

Hard to believe someone could watch this and miss the point>?The BEAUTY??!!

[@myredute]

This guy has it all together because he knows what he wants,he knows what he's working with & he knows it takes time,lots & lots of time to get things right,even when building a rat rod.

[@gegegenokitaro]

Dark shade of California makes Sun looks prettier when it shines.

[@jaymiepobanz8801]

Sorry wife's name and pic but she digs our cars too! I started hanging out with my Bastard Dad Bill Reinart when I was 17, almost 40 years ago. He called me his Bastard son so there. He did mechanic and upholstery word out of his garage at the alley like this guy. Drank Miller High Life and smoked. Met him when he did my headliner on my 68 Mustang. I learned most everything I know about cars from him. I hung out with him for years and was friends for even longer. I am grateful to have had that in my life. Way to go man on living life your way and creating those cool rides. Thanks for the video too. Mark

[@XenoSeven86]

In this modern day of only praising perfection. This is something I can dig. The spirit of getting shit done with what u have. Thanx for the video

[@jonnyfyeah]

I think the definition of badass is this guy

[@pauldashwood2897]

The first time I’ve met you sir and you are timeless .great life .hot rods ..keep going.

[@saschaeuler7883]

it reminds me the good old and passionate BURT MUNRO.

[@nextellcup8]

exactly what came to mind

[@197669666]

Revisiting this great vid, hope you're doing well Echo

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

He's still building cars!

[@blanchae]

Rule #1 - don't do burnouts in your neighborhood. I liked the reasoning behind building the rat rods. Back in the 70s, I had a 55 Chevy, spray bombed it black cause I couldn't afford real paint but it came out flat black, couldn't afford to replace all the missing chrome so I took it off, couldn't afford mags so put on baby moons, found some 15" inch tires in the basement and put them on the back (the front had 14"). Now the trend is to paint it flat black, shave the chrome, put on baby moons and give it a rake. I did all that because I had no money.

[@mikehunt783]

I'm doing it becuase I have jack for money and I can't afford all the stripping for my ratty 68 mustang coupe I have 16 in suv rims on it now looks kinda weird but they were only 50 bucks not bad

[@tmtheasphaltgambler3709]

This guy is the gold standard of Gear Heads around the world. Dedicated his life to his passion, didn't give up and still goin at it with no money

[@karlx-1]

A true craftsman, artist and hotrodder.

[@rubensflorentino548]

True to the core Hot Rodder... I've known quite a few of them in my life. They won't live a different life... no way.

[@Johnnymidnight]

True hot rodding right there.

[@joey6119]

You have the most amazing .awesome .shop I have ever seen don't change a thing not one dam thing

[@GETUPANDGO]

Great piece, this guy is a true hot rodder, respect

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

There's some great people in t he hot rod community,,

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

There's some great people in t he hot rod community,,

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

There's some great people in t he hot rod community,,

[@simon.houseaccount4807]

There's some great people in t he hot rod community,,

[@396M21]

True Hot Rodder,not a 1-800 poser.

[@BoostedPastime]

not a hipster

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

I'm happy to announce that "Echo Made In The Shade" (along with others) will be shown in the U.K at the SummerTyne Americana Festival. Saturday, July 21st. It's a festival celebrating classic American culture through music and image. Many folks in Europe really dig Americana, and of course American Hotrodding. "Echo Tescier, a hot rod builder in LA is one of a dying breed - a true free spirit dedicated to the art of building and driving fast hot rods." Please check it out! www.sagegateshead.com/event/summertyne-lounge-2018

[@justintyme5053]

Welding ability is something which can be taught and learned. But the passion and artistic ability this guy has is something you are born with, I think. Reminds me of how hot rodding was before fat cats with big cheque books came along.

[@felixcat9318]

Thank you for your superb documentary about this utterly fascinating, focused and talented man! He leads a simple and largely healthy life (apart from smoking) working outside in his wonderful, tree shaded compound. As a former motorcycle mechanic and workshop owner I can fully understand how perfectly happy he is to be working on his beloved hot rods outside, beneath the trees in the California sunshine! I too wouldn't want those lovely trees cut down as they help give the compound a wonderful 'oasis' feel. He has a quality of life that no amount of wellness clinic or psychiatry visits could ever hope to match! He has the time to do what he loves, at his own pace, in his own compound to provide himself with what he needs to keep on doing it! I doubt that there are many people as happy as he is, doing what they're doing...

[@alexandersupertramp7353]

This guy, is BADASS!!! Man, what a life he's LIVED! Respect to you sir!

[@MindDezign]

Old school artists, always do it their way.Art is from the heart.This guy has distilled his life into pure art. G R E A T...!

[@calvincooley1074]

This dude defines the hotrodder spirit of individuality and dedication.

[@DeuceDevil]

Echo is cool as dirt, he is an old soul who Gets It ! Dig ? 🌠

[@1949coupe]

Watching this two things come to mind....how many freedoms we have lost over the past few decades and how much grit the older generation had. Where I live, his shop would have been closed down by the city for environmental, noise and health and safety issues. Good luck trying to get those cars registered in many parts of Canada or Europe. I have a 1949 Ford coupe and grew up around older hot rodders and kustomizers. Kids today can't afford car insurance, let alone a hot rod with a V8. Hope he keeps building cars and living life on his terms.

[@mikeyt3940]

This is TRUE hot rod life style. This guy gets it, and does what he wants to do.

[@kevinfay5172]

Love this video grew up in the 60s the cars the sounds the mix of cars 30s 40s 50s and 60s cars were cheap grew up being a youngster willing to learn getting to ride in some of these cars and work on some also till I was old enough to have my own and then make my own car

[@bozboz133]

Love this guy! I'm glad I'm old enough to have met a few like him in my life.

[@cenoviopereira8603]

Some youtube bloggers turn a 5 min video, fluffing it up with their personal life, into a 20 min. I'll get to the point, this vid should've been way longer

[@pyroman6962]

This guy is the real deal , everything he says makes perfect sense ,anyone who builds a car on a next to nothing budget will understand him , I do . Putting cars together with whatever he has at the time , that there is true hot rodding ,good luck to you ,inspiring stuff ...

[@russchiappa4870]

This guy could carry a series. I could watch him do this stuff, then drive the hell out of them. Dig his outdoor shop setup

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

We were hoping to start a series, but it's very expensive and his shop was downsized.

[@moparedtn]

Wonderful stuff. This guy actually DOES what so many others in the hobby mimic/imitate. The authenticity of his creations comes from the soul, not from catalogs and "techniques". His cars look like 10 miles of rough road. So does he. That's not a knock on either of them; to the contrary, it's a compliment of the highest order. Long live Echo! -Ed on the Ridge

[@waynegto1484]

Good on him. He's doing what he likes and not because he wants to impress any of us watching KZbin, but because Hot Rods are his thing. Cool Guy......no Bull Shit about him.

[@ronniec8038]

Nice. Good work man. Shade tree mechanic. I'm uptown, hell. Got a tarp between branches to cut the Texas sun of me and my bikes.

[@digzdirt]

I love this! always hung around those old timers back in the late 80s-90s through my 20s , those are the cool dudes!

[@dominichowe5725]

This dude is 'there' He's the real deal, so chilled and Zen, perfecting his art. I love it!

[@grego934]

Living his dream . That is awesome. Those who do are the happiest. 👍

[@samspace81]

LOVE it, really nice raw watch. Thanks for posting - SAM

[@axelbakke4149]

Im 13 and I did get inspired by this video, my dad made me love old cars. He have a mercury 50 chopped and a Chevrolet pick up 1954 (with 53 grill) and he says It will be mine when I get older. :)

[@GrandFunalleyMedia]

"I like Turtles" That's an interesting KZbin handle! I'm glad you're inspired by this video. We "old people" hope the young people like you, learn to appreciate all things mechanical. When we were your age, we would take things apart just to see how they worked. Then we'd put them back together. You can't do that with new cars, so... LEARN from your father and get your hands dirty on the old cars and trucks. When you're older, you'll be glad you did. Never NOT be curious.

[@axelbakke4149]

I’m always curious and thank you for answering my comment. :)

[@whatifikilledyou]

I love that his shop is outside. No way I could do that in south Louisiana. It’s so hot and moist here, lol. Desert life...

[@jackiejoy7276]

Unfortunately this generation is getting older and before it's too late we need to hear from These Guys these guys built hot rods he built the hot rod style of life the spirit thank you guys old guys rule and thank you for influencing me I got a 39 Chevy panel truck delivery sedan whatever you want to call it teardrop windows in the back doors I 57 210 4 door rat rod in a 59 Ranchero rat rod 60 Bel Air gasser I'm new with all this internet stuff I'll see if I can put pictures on it but thanks the guys like this I'm keeping it alive to going to pass it down to my kids got it isn't America great God Bless the USA hot rods forever

[@kipchaa8423]

Living the dream.

[@DUDECOWSYR]

Wow. Just a great piece of work.

[@BenLeBlanc1]

I can resonate with this guy- I’m surprised how much the public enjoys my car, and chassis work is fun. I am super happy with my chassis, and it’s rewarding.

[@danokerr9929]

BenLeBlanc1 try being me. 21 building cars driving them its a riot at shows

[@BenLeBlanc1]

Dano Kerr don’t need to try- check my channel.

[@danokerr9929]

BenLeBlanc1 i really enjoyed your videos that i saw. Subed. Keep up the good work

[@Convoycrazy]

Love the pickup, def has a gasser feel to it. Stance is on point. Would enjoy seeing an update very much. Know what you mean ab money and time. Took me 7 years to get my dream on the road. Cheers

[@colinmunro7337]

"On point" has no place in conversation outside of a ballet performance,Same goes for this is right in my "wheelhouse"unless your name is Popeye or you drive a tug boat your just a fucking hipster fool!

[@guido0582]

Awesome vid guys!!! I absolutely love these video's they have such spark and flare.....

[@joshlujan7019]

Love this ol hot rodder love him

[@rogermishler8794]

that was awesome! made me smile-thanks.

[@RealRidez]

Great story telling. Such dedication to a man’s passion. Well done 👍

[@WrenchedOutGarage]

you have to love the passion and drive to live the Hot Rod life.. His style and way.. cool video

[@mudcatmudcat7535]

Love what your doing. Love the truck can't wait to see it done

[@LoveWhatYouDrive]

What a cool video! Thanks for sharing his story and lifestyle. I love the mellow asmr style video, all the noises and sparks and visuals are awesome! Subbing for more!