New Paint Job! DESTROYED! 2007 SS Monte Carlo 5.3 V8

[@michaelray5595]

Can we all just appreciate Ray's ability to write in a calligraphy style with an airsander!!!! 😮😮🤘🤘🍻

[@victorbaird8220]

😂

[@Boodieman72]

Practice makes perfect ;)

[@rhadden8976]

That really was impressive.

[@johngriffin5996]

Will that air sander signature become part of his opening sequence?

[@iulianmanea2883]

must start a petition! 😄@@johngriffin5996

[@christopherten-eyck4473]

I went to pick up my parents at an airport. Then I proceeded to stat my mini van nothing happened. Took out hammer from the tools I always travel with. Banged on starter bingo, started up. Next day replaced its. Keep up the great work.

[@tm3681]

Truly a Joy for All. Thank you Ray

[@hickorystx]

Not the worst job but done right. I know time is money, but just slow down a bit and you won't miss the little things. I know because I have been there a few times. Your positive attitude is most refreshing. Thanks for letting us tag along for this one!

[@Kiwi_Fruit_Fruit]

heres a tip i use.when disconnecting the battery,use a plastic terminal cover.

[@mikep3509]

Door damage 😡!!! Mistakes happen. What really matters is how they are handled. As long as the tire shop owns up to it and pays for repairs. In the end, it is just one of life’s inconveniences and hopefully a lesson learned for the tech involved. Another great video Ray. Keep ‘em coming

[@LDuncanKelly]

At least it wasn't a Michigan tire rotation... (Michigan appeals 🤡 court ruled tightening the lug nuts is *NOT* part of a tire rotation in 2019!)

[@TruckNewDriver]

Always a risk of new door's paint not matching

[@inspectorjavert5563]

@@LDuncanKelly A lot of intelligent decisions coming out of Michigan, lately...

[@hirisk761]

I wrecked a customer's car when another mechanic was doing a brake job. he put the wheels on and went to lunch. boss thought it was done and had me back it out. turned out he wasn't done and I nailed a light pole and horseshoed the backend of the car! brakes hasn't been bled yet.

[@damianhighfill2014]

@@TruckNewDriver I'm speaking from my personal professional experience, may differ from others depending on where they live, shop integrity, ect ... The replacement door will have to be oem spec, wether it's a used door fixed up, or oem or aftermarket new door. Usually there will be a adjacent panel as blend panel, to ensure correct color match to the rest of car. But that door for sure is junk now lol

[@paulgaerisch]

It’s a shame that the door got damaged after doing such a great job on the paint.

[@graken22]

Yeah my heart skipped a beat! Dang it! That MC was NICE! That was a pricey mistake 😢

[@nknasi]

if i've learned anything working on cars, its that when you drop a bolt, DO NOT go reaching for it! Just go get the magnet on a stick right away before you try to grab it and it falls even deeper down.

[@andyboring8468]

I was waiting for you to say "I tightened it when ya'll weren't looking". Nice job and you eventually remembered everything.

[@nevkirkham7657]

Did not forget the starter solenoid but was very surprised to see you attach the leads before you fastened the starter motor back in. Gues that is just the way you roll, for whatever reason. 🙂

[@gregorywoodcock2472]

Hey ray I live in Tampa been working on car for 35 yrs also and it a hobby now, also a Machinist, I'd like to say you're a good mechanic. That sometimes you have to slow down. Because sometimes I see you making mistakes. I wish I could reach in there and say. Hey, slow down. Now today you are working on that SS Monte Carlo 2007. And you dropped that bolt over the engine That fell down in there and sometimes it's impossible to find them because cars are so impact, One thing I will never tell you how to do your job at your business. And you run it the way you want to. You'll never get no criticism from me. Only thing I would like to say, At the end of your tapes, let the people know what your customers think on the work you do on their cars, it's very important. Every time i've worked on a customer's car, i've always made sure it was to their specifications and how they wanted as I weren't happy, I have a rebuilt hundreds of engines and I have done some really nice hot rods. I used to Internet Fon the Gandhi bridge. The Old Airport Road by Tampa International 8 mile road I can go on. This was back in the 70s. Enjoyed everything I could do to a car and being a machinist, And also I used to build four by four with forty four is on them quad shocks, And my favorite engine was always a 450 four, couldn't beat it. Pull one out of a Buick electric 225. And also I love the old Ford. Grand torino beautiful Or a nineteen sixty seven 2 door chevrolet nova What date is 350 What A monthly m twenty tdo with a shattered box and a dana Rear end 411 positive that Car screamed like a mash cat. One of my best cars A barracuda formula s. With 2 holly 4 barrow I can go on and on good luck on your business And I hope for your Success and keeping that business And running smooth., And just remember one thing. Your customer isn't always right, but they are. And as long as you take care of that. And don't try. And over price zone you will always have a successful business, Remember this one bad customer ( complaint) Goes a long ways but a happy customer sometimes doesn't go nowhere, One day I will come down and visit you, I'm getting too old to work on these cars but I love it. So keep up the good work. And by the way, I watch all your programs. They're very good, interesting. Just patience is a virtue,

[@urbo42]

Once I took our 67 T-Bird in for an oil change at a quick lube. The "tech" asked what he had to do to drive the car forward over the pit. I said, "Are you going to drive the car with the door open? The swing away wheel does not lock into place until you SHUT THE DOOR

[@StevenDaugherty-uo5cs]

Rsy you made my day today. Two videos, one this morning (the spindle bearing) and the starter tonight. Such a shame the alignment/tire shop crunched the door. Those A/C actuators sound terrible, i hope you'll be fixing them soon. Beautiful car. Thanks again and you and your family have a great day.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

New paint job is Gorgeous on this old Monte Carlo Very sweet 0:50 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@pureonyx5090]

Nice straight forward video . I felt your pain looking at that door . I left my wife’s car at Firestone for a oil change once . They called me 2 hrs later to let me know one of the install bay gates fell on our car . It left a dent on the roof . I was very annoyed. but I took it in stride and insurance adjuster called me right away. my car was repaired in about two weeks .

[@haroldkidwell6703]

Amazing how small and lightweight starters are I remember and I'm sure there's others that do to how big and heavy they were

[@MonkeyJedi99]

I recall a starter for my '88 Bronco being somewhere around the size of a loaf of pumpernickel bread and heavy enough to be part of a redneck gym.

[@michaelbolton2741]

Dinky things, nowadays. I've changed Lincoln starters that were the size of Hondas. 🔧😉

[@61rampy65]

It is the miracle of neodymium magnets, and gear reduction.

[@gary1143]

Not only the weight but can you remember trying to change the starter on a 68 big block Mustang I wasn't sure I would live long enough to get that replaced to drive again.

[@hoosierdaddy1469]

The cross member over the battery gives me chills, just like my 2008 Impala SS. And then it gets to the end with the actuator and I cry because mine still does it too.

[@MasterX767]

RAY! I owned a 1987 IROC-Z and,.... I had to install a special Heat Shield on the solenoid just to keep the starter from grenading. The exhaust was Headers and the heat from them was so intense, it would fry the starter. I replaced two starters before I discovered the solution.

[@barryoverson4988]

i yeld six times but you couldn't hear me so i thought you done it off cam you love your job so you know i love watching a mad man at work nice job on dirty mad max cant wait for the armor proofing and louvers over the radiator and roll cage remote spotlights and such im impressed a mechanics car is usually a piece you must really love her

[@markraday8071]

Morning Ray, thanks for sharing this repair. I had visions of laying on the ground trying to get the starter out. I was surprised when it came out on top. I can't believe how well your wabble sockets work. Too bad about the door hope the paint matches 🙏. Thanks for sharing this video and don't forget to have a great day.

[@BassHeadNoob]

I just love all your vids, and how faar you have come since you left the other job. Keep e'm coming, i'll be watching. 😊

[@MJ0781]

Big storm coming. All the modifications to the truck can be tested!! Stay safe Ray 🙏🏼

[@Impeeza]

Wife unit "parked" under the reserved space for wife unit sign, that was epic!

[@donnyhudgins1917]

And we form communities based on common interests, hobbies, and professions. I don't like to critique because I make mistakes everyday, numerous times a day but Ray some people are just awesome at their jobs and never makes mistakes and talk trash to us who are mere mortals! 😊

[@stevelapierre4776]

😳😂I thought it too.. the bolt. but then you thought of it so all good.. those darn plugs, clips and hoses.. Yes , designers do NOT think of whom has to fix the things... Love that car.. didn't know the Monte Carlo had a V8.. nice..!!!! and nice that the Starter is up and closer.. than.. eeeeh Dodge.. eeeh.. just saying!!! love the video.. '' seriously'' '' really'' ..,lol!👌That too noticed the support brackets and eeeh yes happens to me often and got a strong magnet....lol.. With an in shape Monte Carlo like that , hmm funny no High Air Flow air filter.. hmmm just saying!

[@ShouldersMoondog549]

Ray, you all stay safe with the upcoming storm!! See you after the storm is over!!

[@gregdiamond6023]

A friend of mine has a 90 Monte Carlo SS T-top. That B thing is sweet. One of the last’years they still resembled a Monte Carlo.

[@thomasgould2556]

Thanks for the laugh at the end. Hope you and the Family stay safe during the Hurricane, we are preparing big time in JAX.

[@russellcrawford4809]

I see the heat shield on the exhaust but would think GM would also have a heat shield around the solenoid. Nearly 40 yrs ago a had a Firebird with the 400 and changed starters every few months until my dad looked at it and helped me fabricate a heat shield for it. It's solenoid sat only about 2 inches away from the exhaust cross over just as in the case of this SS Monte Carlo and the heat was burning up the solenoids Another great video Ray, we're praying for all yall in Florida with the hurricane that's coming

[@staabc1]

Damn Ray, You have better handwriting with a rotary grinder than I do with a pen!

[@bobbg9041]

Thats pretty clever putting the computer in the airbox. Helps keep it cool when the motor bay is hot. Im not a fan oc electronics under the hood but if your going to do it thats probably the best place short of high humidity.

[@duncancremin1708]

Oh Jeez, I did that once, as a youngster. Trying not to sit on the seat in my dirty overalls, so I was reaching in through the open door and I ran myself over with the door, which opened almost all the way to the check strap, before catching in the wall and stopping the car before it killed me, or escaped from the garage and did a number on someone else! I got some stick over that and was paying for the paint job on the door for months afterwards. Lesson learned. Of course, nowadays, that would be much harder to do, because you have to have a foot on the brake to get it out of P. But still possible if the car’s in N, so worth repeating. Never engage gear with the engine running, unless you can safely reach the pedals and you’re sitting in the car!

[@markashley9955]

Enjoy your videos. Putting extra care to make sure we have great views of the work and enough light. Outstanding work.

[@victorbaird8220]

I want a cookie 🍪

[@MrMattDat]

Nicely done Ray! Yeah, I initially thought you tightened the starter bolts off camera. Now, I WAS surprised you did not clean the rusty battery clamps before re-attaching!

[@RRoe-n9s]

Hi all , yes we are from all over the place, I here in ottawa ontario Canada, live your videos,

[@markmillerstowing]

I noticed but didn’t say because you do things off camera. I believe in you Ray

[@squiggyg.8415]

Thank you for being illuminational illuminating that lumens illuminate😎

[@LilYeshua]

Wow! Good stylish signature job and ouch! Back in the late seventies at the service station I used to work at the customer was starting to back his own car out of the service bay while halfway outside of his car,lost his footing,punched the acceleratior pedal and caught the door on bay opening wall and bent his door forward. Nothing but his feelings were hurt though

[@AKChryslertech]

Thats a hell of a nice car to restore! Im a collector of oddities so thats right up my alley.

[@Ceratosaurus4689]

That blend door actuator sounds nice lol

[@fsu3784]

Those dam actuators 😂. I had to unplug one of mine , it rests in cool position so I’m the winter I should fix it

[@squiggyg.8415]

You made the storm come by doing your generator set up😎

[@Propertyinspector]

Well at least they are repairing it (the door). Great job Ray

[@johncooper4637]

Ray, I just saw the hurricane forecast. You might get to use your truck for a generator sooner than you would have wanted to. I know you are watching the weather. Florida sure doesn't need another hurricane.

[@mrsfgogo09]

Lol that was me I was yelling at my screen you forgot it😅then again when you grabbed a 12 instead of a 10 lol loved it all

[@patrickgoodwin3085]

Fun to watch to see what you forgot to do, but knew you would find out. Also, I wonder if someone got fired after damaging the vehicle.

[@DarkMessiahChronos]

Doubtful, while it sucks to damage a vehicle, over a year the tech will make more for the company than the cost of a door + salary. Retraining and briefs are much cheaper than talent hunting.

[@Penkazo34]

It all depends on the boss/manager/supervisor style of leadership, because it should be under the shop insurance. It can be zero tolerance, pay deduction, sweep it under the rug, not really care, blame others, etc, hard to say what would be the consequences of it.

[@barryoverson4988]

it didn't start or it wouldn't have happened blame murphy should have rolled the vindow down to steer it oops

[@courtneesdad]

I doubt it. It’s hard to find workers. And it cost to train new ones.

[@wayneessar7489]

I damaged 50,000$ worth of paper many years ago as a Bookbinder. I took responsibility and thought I would be fired. "They" said heck no, we just spent 50,000$ training you!

[@natepeterson7145]

I usually comment when people forget stuff but on your videos I tend to hold myself at bay because you usually get it before the videos over. Like the shock bolt the other week. Either that or someone beats me to it. Lol😂

[@darrell394]

Love that monte carlo, cant believe tire shop backed it out with door open. Rookie mistake if I ever seen one. Great job Rau. Love your videos

[@nickmalone3143]

Diversity hire

[@Treasacello]

Dude! crystals, sage cleansing, witch doctor, holy water, priest blessing, 4 leaf clover, SOMETHING!!! (this is the same SS that's been featured several times, now, right?) Poor little SS needs some love.... Or, this car really likes visiting your shop.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good morning Hope you and the family is doing well @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@kennyshepherd8311]

I have a new appreciation for your work in the Florida heat, visiting in LWR!

[@larrykasper3068]

I have to say I really enjoy watching your videos. Its all a learning experience. At 62 with a bad back I won't ever do any of that cr-p. Do have question. Why don't you magnetize your tools screwdrivers, sockets, etc.? I there a drawback doing that? Batten the hatches going to blow a little bit in a few day. Send that over to TX we need so bad!!

[@tomtke7351]

There ain't one OF US who are perfect. We ALL tell lies, we ALL make mistakes, we ALL could have done better. Just keep on going!

[@MacRODesign55]

Yes, for solenoid nut, battery terminal and corner strut brace. You did say you were running with a couple of plug leads removed today.

[@rickietatum4319]

Hope you and your family are staying safe Ray. from your fans over here in the UK.

[@thecowenfamily]

Stay safe Ray and family.

[@hansr7580]

You didnt forget to tighten the nut of the starter Ray! Just a little later😊 It only can become a problem when it tries to start without tightening😅

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Ahhh ray remembered I stayed you forgot to tighten the wires on the starter Solenoid but you remembers ray good work 17:15 @Rainman Ray's Repairs

[@proudcanadian5713]

When you started to put the box back into place I was saying, "Ray, you FORGOT to tighten the electrics." and I decided to wait to see if you'd catch it before I commented. Glad to see you caught it. That tire shop certainly lost money on that alignment.

[@heckelphon]

It's tempting to comment right away, isn't it? I get the same urge and find I'm telling the screen about it! Then I have to stop and think -- but Ray did that like hours ago, it's not as if I let him know now it will somehow sound in his ear and he'll realise what he's forgotten! It's because his videos are so good we think we are there with him.

[@CJRoberts8812]

I thought about the nut, but figured that you'd either tell us that you got it when we weren't looking, or that you'd get it as you did. Bravo.😉

[@larryscott5186]

Ray does more with one hand than I ever could with two! I love your videos. I hope a new door is easy to find and paint, to once again "complete" you project. I would respectfully suggest either removing or insulating your wedding ring while working around the battery. Way too many cases of burns or amputations from battery current.

[@pprey6599]

Good luck with the storm mate, I hope your preparations are complete, I think you may need them.

[@MadMoparNut]

"Ray, you forgot something!" *points at screen*. This has become my standard response in such situations :D

[@kevincurry4735]

Good morning Ray. Dang a new starter needed after all that work. The door getting damaged at another shop. As the owner I could only laugh. Get video as always.

[@nickmalone3143]

As owner i would blow my stack

[@qhew]

there is inherent logic in putting all those computer modules inside air filter assembly. this would the coolest part of engine bay. hence increased reliability & fewer failures.

[@duncanhobin8145]

I was expecting you to say that you tightened the starter solenoid off camera. Well done for admitting it.

[@SSStuartlittle]

Ray... there's a major hurricane coming your way.a really bad one...I work for UK meteorological office..make ready mate..

[@DarrenIsted]

time to hunker down buddy, i'm hoping things don't get to nasty for you. i'm keeping an eye on the weather where you are, i'm from the uk. and wishing you the best of luck stay safe out there.

[@bobbg9041]

17:45 i was gonna say, you forgot that. But this isnt live so i found the idea futal and youd be finding out sooner or later anyway. I think you do this sometime just to get a rize out of ppl. Like the blue rags in the intake. Still could have made it funner. Like burnt blue rags falling out the tail pipe. If ppl didnt think about it there is no way a rag would move from the intake and out the tailpipe, but it would make a funny trick to pull on troy one day.

[@fluffyblue4006]

Since you asked your audience... I wasn't paying attention very well but I noticed that one moment you were tightening the bolts and the next, you were already dropping in that computer box. I was thinking, what about the power lug's nut? How did he do that so fast? But you skipped it. So, I guess, I noticed. I'm sure that I would not forget to reconnect the battery before getting in and test, like you almost did. The bar at the end, that I didn't notice. Good that you did. And, at last, if I would be doing that job, I would not forget about the bar, because there would be the left-over bar and the 3 bolts to remind me.

[@larryfromtoledo]

🎉BTW Good timing on Hurricane Preparedness !!! Ray off duty !

[@haydnjenkins7607]

I was thinking did he tighten the starter wires when you wasn't recording, but you then showed it, it's not forgotten untill you wonder why it no start. Good job.

[@FlyEaglesFly19111]

How many people freaked out at the beginning. In Ray they need to trust. Have a great day. Stay safe and be well.

[@YugoZex]

Great idea for placing computer 2 in 1. Better cooling and better used space.

[@jiggidyjam]

I have built around 20 houses over the years and it’s been several years since my last house. I started my latest about 2 months ago and I can’t believe the level of quality in the labor field. It’s like Covid has made a lot of people lose their minds but definitely made them very lazy

[@CrazyRFGuy]

If only it was covid at fault. There is a very downward trend for the last 20 years in labor quality. No pride in workmanship. Its just a job till the next job comes along.

[@desotosky1372]

My brother had a custom home built about 15 years ago. The experience left him feeling everyone should get a 1 time lifetime pass to kill a contractor. So it's not a new problem.

[@michaelpressman7203]

It sucked the brains right out of their heads!

[@CrimeVid]

⁠@@CrazyRFGuy Two things in this really, one of which is there are just not enough time served men in the building trades( and there are good and bad amongst them !) If there are not enough finished men, who is going to tell improvers how to do things properly ? The second thing is, when someone has been trained to get put of bed early and work hard and long six days a week. And then you lay them off for a couple of years (or even a couple of months) and they have found that you don’t HAVE to work so hard. It’s nearly impossible to re-motivate people, that have been spoilt that way.

[@The1trueReview]

Always enjoy your videos and have a fantastic day

[@johntraxel6901]

Good luck with the hurricane, stay safe and God bless

[@James_Hough]

So much hate for the tire shop. I get it- they made a big mistake, but before I cut them off, I'd consider whether this is a rare mistake or whether they are inattentive on a regular basis. I'd also figure in how quick they were to take responsibility and try to make it right. Second chances, people. I'm sure you would like one from time to time.

[@Gazzxy]

inclind to agree.. but also... who rolls a vehicle off of anything with doors open...... unsupervised trainee or something maybe.. but why have unsupervised trainees where expesnive mistakes can be made.. but meh maybe stuffs just diferent in america

[@johnt.848]

It's possible the car wouldn't start so they were pushing it off the alignment rack.

[@randyhanson837]

Tire shops is where most noobs start. If they can't handle that without a big FU good bye.

[@wilcleno1866]

Ray it's a good thing that you got the emergency power supply dirtymax all set up with Hurricane IDALIA on your door and ready to visit you. Hunker down and keep the family safe and don't worry about putting out any vids for us your friends, you and the family is the most imporant thing to us. stay safe.👍👍😉😉

[@robertoruiz7069]

Hi Ray,i missed the part where you tested for voltage drop or dirty battery contacts.And got in at the part where you loaded the parts canon.If course it MAY have cranked just by putting the cables back on to the old starter.The truck 120 v setup is great,may come in handy by this weekend.

[@CubbyTech]

That exhaust just *cooks* the starter - kind of amazed it lasted ~16 years! I forgot about the solenoid fastening!

[@TheWabbit]

I said to myself - I wonder how long it will take for him to figure out he didn't tighten that solenoid bolt. The answer was right after you made it a little difficult to reach! It happens.

[@larrymason2925]

Sharp looking car, sad to see the door coming back that way. Always great work on your end Ray!

[@Isekai_Fan]

I see your clip on the left side of your air box broke in the same way mine did. That air box was designed stupidly. I was getting air bypassing the filter and had to replace it. Got a CAI for it, sounds better anyway. You probably would have been able to reach the starter bellhousing bolts better with the upper motor mount removed. I loved seeing you have the same struggles I did working on that box. 😜That actuator job would be awesome to see get done, so post that video when you get your baby out of the body shop.

[@nonoman305]

Lol, Ive had that air box out no less than 6 times on mine and I fought with it like this every single time!

[@OUTLAWBBQ]

I like how he ends the video then has a little more to show. Its like finding that illusive seasoned curly fry in your order of crinkle fries. 👍

[@alanknoll5540]

Another awesome starter replacement video.

[@edwardmartinez9459]

So what a door and paint the left side is all it needs.

[@SaintBrick]

"It's really hard to miss diag' a starter" You would think so. I had 4 mechanics, including an OEM service centre fail to find an ill fitting battery connection and spent starter. Finally called a local in, looks at it for less than 5 minutes and had it sussed.

[@butchlanders5021]

Ray looks like you might get to use your dual alternator set up pretty soon...Keep an Eye on Idalia. Weather predicting storm surge in Tampa around 7ft...Stay safe

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

I knew you was going to check for loose bolts on starter lol 😁 Safety bar over filter box

[@aaronkoivu]

What about the air filter cover fastener/clip that’s broken or he just missed it altogether….Ray’s last job was a meat cutter

[@GaryH-pw9cm]

I thought it was going to get a tie wrap.@@aaronkoivu

[@DaveBigDawg]

My jaw dropped when you showed the door I bet the owner of the alignment shop isn't happy with the person backing the car out

[@AlucardBond007]

If I was owner of that tire shop that tech would be fired cuz I don't put up with kind of carelessness.

[@claytoncoolidge992]

SWEEEET LOVE BEING ABLE TO DESTROY STUFFS

[@buffalomerkis7603]

hmm, maybe your hurricane prep might be needed sooner than you think. I know its probably swinging north of Tampa Bay, but no doubt it'll be a bit of a ride for everyone. stay safe

[@garyholt369]

I hope all your doing good and that hurricane going across Tampa

[@michaelschweizer4772]

Nice job Ray, to bad about the door. Nice how you take everything in stride and keep moving forward, what's done is done.

[@stevo4649]

thankyou Ray, your uploads are always enjoyable,,see you in the next one,,👌👏

[@petersomma4407]

Saw that you missed that but but had not commented, was waiting to see if you would remember!

[@jim4913]

Another informative and entertaining video. Great job!

[@williamdawson3353]

I did not comment on the starter stud because I was falling asleep....but then you asked people to comment on commenting so I woke up and commented on not commenting.

[@MrDepipOcsic]

May fav part was when he dropped that bolt at the end, i laughed out so loud because i only thought it only happens to me 😂😂😂 that's pretty much my luck when everything else goes smooth in my repairs and the last bolt goes to the dark side 🙃