I may have to go dark for a few days after this video...Project NO-MAD Part 61

[@dougevelsizerupukt1509]

Hi Doug in upper state New York , This is Doug in Seaside Oregon . I have been watching your channel since # 1 ! You are so talented at metal fabrication - welding ! Your 57 nomad project is fascinating to me ! None of the content is too short too long or boring all of it is absolutely educational and enjoyable to watch ! If I could have chosen a brother it would have been you ! Thank you for showing outside of the shop tonight ! I pray you don't go dark ! Thank you for having Chennai on KZbin ! Doug in Seaside Oregon

[@dominiccappelletti1412]

Doug, please don't go dark over the remaining gate progress. I look forward to watching your videos, and its been inspirational watching you create the No-Mad Gate out of scraps. I, for one, vote for the remaining gate videos.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Dominic! I am filming what I am doing to finish the gate.I will combine it into one video and if anyone wants to subject themselves to one more gate video they'll have that option.I hope that's okay...

[@davesaylor5135]

I enjoy all your video's fabrication never gets old .keep on showing your progress nice place you are very talented have a good one

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Dave!

[@crasshh44]

Come warm weather you got to give us a tour of tour bone yard over the hill.

[@frankfurther3828]

please

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

I will my friends! there are a lot of junks up there but a few jewels...

[@robertlaurer8392]

Doug, don't worry about gate content, I am happy to watch, it is progress and you are moving forward.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Robert!

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

You live on a very nice piece of property Doug, you built a nice home and have a great shop sir. Take your time and we'll be here when you post your next one!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Gregg!

[@331Toy]

Love watching the progress. It coming along great.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you!

[@torekristoffersen176]

Loved seeing your yard and house Doug! Nice place-

[@brendagaunce8757]

Great video liked the history and outdoor shots of your shop . That snow and cold weather makes me want to Think Spring. Take your time and take a break if you need it. enjoy your efforts in giving us interesting videos.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks!

[@BigBlock-wf3mh]

WOW, you build cars, garages and a house, busy man Doug, my hat goes off for you, ….. Cheers!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks! I'm always building something LOL

[@edwardmaney3453]

Doug we appreciate what you do, your videos are my number one videos to watch.

[@r.n.6515]

The closeout bits on the gate corners are looking good. Thanks for the brief tour of your property. Building your own home and shop is quite the accomplishment. Seeing the weather conditions reminds me of why I never returned to New York after leaving for the military in 1976. Retiring twenty years later, I chose to stay in Oklahoma. Instead of snow, I just deal with potential tornadoes twice a year. I only lost one home (with me in it) to a tornado so far. lol. Thanks.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

I hear ya about the tornadoes.I lived in Texas for a couple of years and had my own run in with a tornado.Didn't destroy the house I was living in but it did suck the siding off of one side.

[@cobyburrow9339]

You are getting it. You just haven't gotten there yet. Ole Bits Nomad is starting to shape up. And im 60, too!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Coby! I find a lot of you have commented that you are 60 also.At least we have that in common LOL

[@henryjewell3900]

Nice homestead. Good to have some elbow room.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Henry!We have 20 acres to roam around on.

[@WindRider1]

Good idea to finish the gate and just do one more video showing the highlights. I do look forward to seeing your work every day, but I understand. So go ahead and take a few days and finish it up. Show us the video of the finished product and a few highlights, and let’s move on to the next item on the list. As usual. Great work.

[@RoySommers]

Hey Doug. Don’t worry about boring me with any kind of content. If you think you need to go “dark” though go for it, you’re the boss of this deal so that’s ok too. I was thinking that with you working full time and doing this KZbin gig I hope you’re not becoming a slave to the channel. Don’t ignore the important things like your family and yourself. Don’t forget about your music friends either. Nothing better for the soul than a good jam session with good friends. The progress you make with the challenges you have is still amazing. You’re approaching the same point of completion that I’m at with my sedan delivery and I’m sure you’ll cross the finish line before me. And I’m retired. Anyway keep up the good work and I’ll see you whenever. Take care. Roy in TN

[@derrickbrower4898]

Part 59 is favorite color so far

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Derrick!

[@AaronBrevik]

Doug, keep posting. Trust me, we will watch more gate content if that is what you are up to.

[@kevinknoll3225]

Hey Doug……The Five Seven is coming out great……Love what you’re doing……Really dig your property too…..Looks peaceful…..

[@kenb51960]

I really like how short your videos are and that your putting them out every day keep up the good work

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Ken! I like short updates myself.No one wants to overstay their welcome LOL

[@billterry9996]

I like the way you are doing videos it's the details that matter

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Bill!

[@ronaldhagadorn5512]

I am glad you showed your cool place. Lol that's what I did, added on my tool shed. According to the Tax man!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

LOL That's been my whole life Ronald,adding on to something!

[@BillBynum-n9y]

I know working full time and doing all you do is rather taxing! But your videos are very entertaining and provide helpful hints to people working on their own projects. You have created a monster! I, for one, look forward eagerly, to the next fix!

[@clasicradiolover]

I'm enjoying watching this take shape.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Joe!

[@paulmorris273]

Gate is looking really good . I enjoyed watching the process.

[@deeblevins516]

Do what you think best man, but I'll still be watching when it pops up. Awesome work you're doing!

[@jeffdavis5704]

Congrats on 1500 subscribers, all like the gate content, so if you gotta go dark we will be waiting.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Jeff!

[@johnpyle9422]

Take as long as you need for yourself Brother. I'm sure the others will be here like me when you come back. But the work is interesting as heck, tailgate or anywhere else. I would watch all the way through if you felt up to recording the steps.

[@glenndavis5101]

You’re doing great on the bodywork I would be proud to own one of your cars

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you very much Glenn!

[@BillTricker-oh6vy]

Wildfire give this man a lift!!

[@groverbuilt2893]

You’re such a logical and honest character you deliver the information in such he feel good way you do an excellent job of managing your channel. I’m sensing even the big channels are watering down their content just to get more views . Keep up the great work. I really enjoy your channel. Bill on Long Island.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Bill! I'm glad and a little amazed that my channel is doing so well! I appreciate it very much!

[@renash1815]

Don't be gone to long Doug, we like all the things that you do. I'm on the other side of the country. No snow but still cold here.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

I won't be gone too long...Thanks!

[@MarilynBell-g8v]

When You Come Back in a Few Days it Will Be Fun Seeing The Accomplishments. Nice Home and Shops. Great Place to Live. You are Very Fortunate.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Yes,I am a lucky man.Thank you!

[@junksautomotive]

Good work on the gaps. The details are the monster. You won that battle. Cheers from Mike at Junk's Automotive

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Mike!

[@howardhall67]

We got to see it through. Seeing it in primer is the key to moving on to the next step.

[@johnbergen9663]

Gate is looking great! I hope sponsors start supporting you including for that two post lift! Looking forward to you working on the front end of the car plus eventually the drivetrain!

[@waynebernier1061]

Take the time you need, we’ll all be here when you come back. I’m sure all the videoing and editing is time consuming too. Nice to see the subscribers rising too, as they should……keep thinking LIFT…LIFT…LIFT 👍👍🇨🇦

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Wayne! A lift would make my life so much easier LOL

[@davedura8109]

I’m kinda enjoying the gate content, I will be doing the same thing on my 64 suburban gate. Taking 2, and making 1. Nice to see someone really getting after something like that.

[@dennymarreesr6187]

Doug, I think there are a lot of folks that are interested in whatever content you put up. If you don’t want to make more tailgate videos most would understand. However , I think you’re selling yourself short. A lot of us like the videos or we wouldn’t watch. I certainly appreciate the content that you post! Thank you for sharing with us. That gate sure has come a long way!

[@MrMktMaster]

Doug, your humility and appreciation is outstanding. It’s a pleasure to follow your progress in these videos. Ken

[@dewain50]

It's always interesting to watch how you do the repairs. Don't worry about the gate content, I may have to do similar repair on my 55 Handyman.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Dewain!

[@georgealaniz6751]

Wow 🎉🎈🎈🎈congratulations on 1500 subscribers pretty soon you'll have 15000 subscribers. Good luck doug

[@rickholzhauer8584]

The out door to was really nice to see and more gate content doesn’t bother me one bit.

[@gregeverson4445]

Hi again Doug. I enjoyed your most recent video as always. Don’t forget your way back out of the black hole!!! See you and the completed gate on the other side.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Greg!

[@RhinosRestomods]

I can completely understand going dark for a few. One of the many issue I have, this one with having a channel is it definitely takes extra time to make content and complete any work! Especially if you are doing all the work! Repair car, videographer, editor, etc. Then just the slow down it takes me to process what to do with each role! Take a break and get refreshed! My last video I told people to visit your channel! You have plenty of videos to keep them busy for a while.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks my friend! It does add a little extra work to the project but I'm glad to do it if there are people who want to see it and talk about it!

[@JeffDullea-lz7wk]

If you go dark are you taking a break from the car? The broken bolt put a dab of weld on the end then weld a nut on it for extraction. Process I’ve used on exhaust manifold bolts. Take care Doug

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Jeff! I'm not taking a break from working on the car. I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@cjdesign5700]

fine work...keep it going

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks CJ!

[@russellmullikin5804]

Hi Doug I like watching the gate build don't go dark .your metal work is great I always look forward to what ever your working on please keep going on the gate .Russ

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Russ! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@russellmullikin5804]

That sounds great thanks Doug looking forward to it

[@danielfoster2339]

Doug, Congrats on 1500 views 🎉🎉 thanks for the outside tour, as a fabricator myself, please don't go dark, I for one would like to see the gate finished, and I know that I'm not alone in watching the progress, keep up the great work 🎉🎉 Daniel....

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Daniel! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@gracehalliwell8707]

Doug,I’ll enjoy anything that you post and your metal work is amazing.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you,I appreciate it!

[@johnkranyics281]

Hi Doug, even if you don't post more of the gate saga, make sure to take video or a least picture of the process and the progress. Take care. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@johnbergen9663]

Thanks for the video of your house and shop! Wow, I’m super impressed by your carpentry skills in addition to mechanical and fab skills! 🤩👏🏻

[@kenpatrick8268]

We would be happy to watch you finish the tailgate! I did some of the same kind of work on my 55 two door wagon. It took me a week to get the old hinges off the car 😂

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Ken! Sometimes the parts don't want to give up LOL!

[@jct300m]

Love to see it completed...enjoy watching the process

[@xdrag4854]

I understand completely, Can't wait to see your finished gate. Will be waiting for part 62. Steve

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Steve! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@johnbergen9663]

Great idea to get those stubborn Phillips head screws out! In case one of the shop kats knocks those latch tiny retainer wire clip thingies off the tailgate better put them somewhere out of reach!

[@ImthePaulshouldnotbeallowedtod]

Doug, I just got pinned from coldwar motors. I had told them that you told me to watch his channel and I said if Doug says to check out your channel, that's good enough for me. He replied "thanks for stopping in; that was very kind of him, to say. Cheers from everyone here.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

That's cool Peary! Scott is a very down to Earth guy and a great fabricator

[@russellstambaugh4528]

I like your property Doug. Nice cozy place to work. Doug it’s up to you if you want a break on filming gate content. Most people enjoy seeing every step a long the way.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Russell,I appreciate it!

[@johnkelly6942]

I’m sure you’re getting tired of working on the gate but you are just about done. I do like occasionally to see bodywork and how the metalwork gets brought to completion (and primer!). Couple 2-3 minute videos showing how that’s coming along would be good.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks John! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@pastorgeorgemorey09]

Well looks like the impossible is about to happen. You’ve done a great job getting the gate made. You know you’ve got me curious now about what you’ve got stashed out back over the ridge. Maybe this spring sometime you could give us a walking tour of the gold mine out back. Maybe next project should be the hood since we’ve spent so much time on the backend maybe something from the front end would be good. Just a thought. Take a breather while you are dark and gather your thoughts. I’ve got 10 days till my hospital stay comes so maybe by the time I’m out you’ll be ready Togo again.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks George!I will let people see what I've got in the spring for sure.

[@jimgummere5561]

I want to see the gate finished. I’ve invested a lot of time seeing this through. Please don’t cut it off now!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Jim! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@JohnSmith-vc4yg]

Someone give this guy a lift eh

[@DavidTorres-tm6ff]

Show the gate bro we love the work you do

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks David! I am filming what I'm doing and I'll combine it into one video if anyone wants to watch one more gate video LOL

[@kermitmawyer1743]

Good. Job.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks!

[@gregpomeroy2149]

Thanks for the tour Are you teasing us with possible colors? Do like the white top. Take a break from us, we’ll wait

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Greg!I've been trying out different colors to see how they go over...

[@timbrown6459]

I check on new videos 2 or 3 times a day tailgate looking good and maybe that snow will b gone before to much longer

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Tim! And I hope so

[@blakestone8088]

Tip Get some left hand drill bits, Sometime they'll catch and back itself out as you drill it (I also have bits that drill & tap as Ya Go) They've save my buns before thx Doug

[@monadking2761]

The gate came out really good. Maybe set up your camera and do a time laps of you working. Then you'll have content, and you're getting what you want to do. It's not like you're forced to talk and not getting anything done. It's all about content, and you can make money at it. As your views go up, good things will happen.

[@redwinstead7873]

Love that red my favorite color ❤❤❤

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Go figure...Red likes red LOL! I couldn't resist!

[@mikem8050]

I'll be here for the next video for sure Peace

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Mike! Peace

[@JimsIfitaintbrokefixit]

Doug, we will be waiting when you come back.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Jim!

[@BJA1980]

Congrats on the 1500 subs Doug ...much support from New Zealand

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Much thanks from America!

[@frankfurther3828]

Both Dan and Puddin got lifts in '24, We will get you to a lift. Do what you gotta do Doug. See you when u get back.

[@brentthomas5815]

keep up the great work. i was thinking of a new color you might check out it’s black with a red pearl it makes it look like a Bing cherry

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

That sounds cool,thanks Brent!

[@shanewright6958]

It’s coming along nicely. Nice to see your shop 👍👍

[@harrystevenson7098]

Yes Doug no darkness I look forward to your video after work every day no matter what your doing it's 110% better than what the rest of the people show makes hardly no sense but whichever you decide I'm not going nowhere keep up the great content.

[@richardsmith-qy6vl]

I wouldn't care if you had to work on the gate for another week all your progress is good I like how you show every step alot of people don't show the ugly but you do it amazes me how you turned a hardtop into a wagon and not just a wagon but a nomad wagon. I love it great job doug.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Richard,that is very kind of you to say!

[@stevengreen1181]

Will be in waiting!

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Steven!

[@johns9993]

Go for it Doug take a few pictures of some of the finish touches and then a revel video when your done ! you are inspirational to us all at what you are doing and how you do it ! But don't worry about putting out content as with Most ,we are increased and will watch no mater what !

[@Matthew-x9d]

Great content bossman.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Matthew!

[@mikoniwillhite1615]

Really enjoying all your videos very interesting content I’m a 100 percent car guy and really impressed with all your talent keep it all going congratulations on your growth

[@redwinstead7873]

Love your place so kool ❤❤

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Red!

[@samuelleonard1729]

You got aways to go but you are making good progress like your work ❤

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Samuel,definitely a ways to go LOL!

[@stevenbranch7362]

Doug we just like the content please put the camera on the tri pod and just send us out what ever you get. lol we can take some bad language too we are all adults here lol with not much going on in our lives. I am currently waiting for a date for a heart valve . So I can really do any thing smiles.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Steven! I just didn't want to abuse my viewers with boring content.So I figure I'll wrap up the gate so we can move on to something new.I wish you well with your upcoming procedure.Take care

[@canipetthatdog1005]

Oh No sir... don't you dare going dark on us! 👀

[@CrazyWillie01]

Your doin awesome

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks!

[@RH-ry2zi]

You have a nice place Doug I was wondering if you have an engine for your nomad

[@Steve-e4h8o]

Hey guy let us see your collection on hill?. Tailgate looks super Doug.....can you come to motorhead madness in Duluth, Mn in March...22,23.... Steve ... modelmania please

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

I will do that Steve! As far as traveling to Minnesota that's probably not going to happen.I still have a full time job...sorry.

[@georgewilson9121]

i am in western mass you def have two or three inches more snow

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

You can have it if you want it George LOL!

[@sallystokes1277]

Yeah Doug, that was a cool walkaround! what town?

[@redwinstead7873]

That’s okay I understand you have got it whipped now you should move on to something else on the nomad ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thank you Red!

[@CrazyWillie01]

Watch them all buddy , neck surgery keeping me in the house . So ive not been able to do a thing , wife chew my head off if I even talk about goin out to my 56

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Willie! My wife gets on me when I work too hard too LOL

[@spoton9099]

Where do you find the time to do all that you’ve done.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

You know,I wonder that my self sometimes LOL!

[@lloydh4251]

You might want to loosen the body side of the latches too before things get too pretty

[@ImthePaulshouldnotbeallowedtod]

Might come a time when you aren't able to answer us, like you can now . I don't think that I've ever had a reply from DD or Chad, maybe they only answer if you pay for the exclusive club membership. But you know most of the repeat customers, while your channel is still young and I haven't noticed any negative comments and that means everything. Take as long as you need for the gate, I'm all in. A few days? No, it's cool to see that it can be done. You Take care

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Peary! I hope I can stay connected with my friends no matter how big the channel gets!Take care

[@rickwoodland3267]

Doug, what do you think of getting your lift gate powered coated in the chrome color ? it would be a lot less then trying to have it chromed.

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

That is an option Rick.There is a place that does powder coating 5 miles from my house.

[@Hanlonsgarage]

Truck tailgates have those style clips .....except they are plastic

[@terrymott8581]

You said go dark? Thought you were making some chicken or hitting the open road for work. Take care

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Terry! I just didn't want things to get monotonous by showing video after video of gate work.Take care

[@mikecore1637]

Drill a hole thru your broke off screw weld on a nubby .I know you don't have a TIG - mig should work second choice .Its a battle but think of the victory parade and after party when that thing backs out . I just like stock threads but you can't win all of them .

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

Thanks Mike!

[@ChrisJEllis]

Is there a reason you use long hair instead of short hair fiberglass?

[@EllisKarKustoms-v9j]

It is stronger and I like to cut it with regular filler to make it spread easier.

[@ChrisJEllis]

I've been using short hair and cutting it with extra rosin. Easier for me to cut down and it's still water proof.

[@ChrisJEllis]

I've been using short hair and cutting it with extra rosin. Easier for me to cut down and it's still water proof.