My Life Before YouTube (Lost Footage)

[@scottykilmer]

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[@redskies2813]

Bruh my car go broom broom

[@elerickchon6528]

Hey Scotty can u do a video on the 5 best classic cars to buy

[@iamwhoiamd]

Why did I pay all that money for automotive school when Scotty is a better instructor? Jk I learned a lot but seriously Scotty you are the best... Do you ever go to SEMA? Anyways thanks cuz I look you up when I'm stuck...

[@squidward9747]

Hey is Jack related to Scotty?

[@redskies2813]

@@elerickchon6528 let's start with 1980 Honda

[@Novaverse]

When Scotty was 40, he was already a mechanic for 51 years.

[@ThePrayerpower]

@@williamintent made by Chrysler😂😂😂😂

[@robertlawrence9000]

"Spur up your horses!" 🏇

[@RECTALBURRITO]

10 years later...been a mechanic for 51 years

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

@@williamintent Ya gotta love this guy!

[@chriskennedy8525]

When scotty was 40, he had already rebuilt Chuck Norris' truck 5 time blindfolded

[@christianpeters6579]

This is the first time I've seen this man's eyes.

[@ricardoteapila4269]

Christian Peters he’s probably baked all the time

[@DanielGuillette]

me too #

[@andyvu1593]

Just wonder if Scotty got some type of Asian trace in him.

[@godzilla3249]

Same here dude

[@fpvillegas9084]

I've always wondered what's the deal with those sunglasses 🤔

[@4VengeanceV]

the man is the original footage that cuts at every 5 second effect that actually pre-dated the online modern format of videos way before its time. pretty insane.

[@Notfiveo0]

This is so old cordless tools hadn’t yet been invented.

[@Ray-em4lu]

Scotty was makin KZbin videos before KZbin was a thing

[@mptorecon]

Ray 99 fawk yeah!

[@MichaelMiller-od6pu]

@@mptorecon you have no class!

[@TEFLONDONTRUMP2024]

He's a pioneer

[@ezekieldonaldson1373]

Scotty you’re a great guy love your videos I see you been doing how to videos before KZbin even came out keep up the good work . I have a 97 Pontiac firebird 3.8 with a misfire that won’t go away I change spark plugs ignition coils spark plug wires but I can’t get rid of the misfire in cylinder six I pulled the spark plug and it looks almost black

[@thinkman2467]

@@ezekieldonaldson1373 Now I shall channel Scotty for a response: A Pontiac Firebird they were ok back then, not a money pit like say a BMW, but you should of bought a Toyota. Ha,Ha,Ha!

[@toms7280]

Scotty used to crank it up long before revving up his engines.

[@jarod_baron]

Gave the 99th like Me: Guiding others to a treasure I cannot possess

[@askpatrick]

I guess CBS kept the wrights to Crank It Up, so now he's got to Rev it up.

[@Gt350_]

Lol

[@gbwdude]

You have to 'crank it up' before you 'rev the engine'

[@KOLAkola]

Tom Schmidt right

[@HairJordan]

This is truly timeless content. The only difference is now it’s widescreen and the sunglasses.

[@random44-y3]

With HD quality 😂😉

[@victorvaughn2]

Your earlier videos are groundbreaking scotty. the pacing, editing, perfect blend of humor and insight... you were really ahead of your time actually. you're a genius.

[@collinbrown2044]

I thought the same thing, the older ones got more precise editing and pace

[@Stinktierchen]

@@collinbrown2044 I guess coz it wasnt him doing the edit :)

[@doubledecaf6938]

Collin Brown that’s because they weren’t KZbin videos it’s when he was on tv

[@nickpavloff8977]

Victor Vaughn He’s for sure a trailblazer

[@capnsmashem3284]

Absolutely incredible really. He was way ahead of his time. Few, if any (I can't name a single one and I watch a LOT) you-tubers have this level of precision and information density, paired with this level of humor and entertainment value... Most honestly can't compare to Scotty even in just one of these categories.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

What I really respect about you is how you remained consistent over all these years. You've stayed true to who you are. Excellent video Scotty!

[@itachir8290]

He is the Ron Paul of mechanics

[@williamsinger4124]

Randy! The equinox runs, that's awesome

[@WikkedR1]

This video taught me one thing about Scotty’s garage: 1980’s- he could only park one car in it 1990’s- he could only park a go kart in it 2000’s- he could only park a shopping cart in it 2010’s- he could only park a RC car in it 2020- he MIGHT still be able to get the door closed.

[@zew1414]

That's a good one!

[@ralpherl5657]

The hand movements have not changed one bit. Stay the same forever, Scotty

[@alejandroperalta1982]

I was about to comment the same 😂😂😂

[@lenny2681]

@Cindy Lou LoL

[@BradleyGunner-67]

@Cindy Lou 😂

[@prince_sach50]

ikr

[@Drfine22]

It is because he used the hand Jack a lot for 51 yrs drilling holes brother.

[@famousobs]

I'm watching this and my girl just told me she remembers her dad watching Scotty late at night when she was a child on TV.. Dam Scotty your an OG much Love

[@Sircivus]

Scotty had a tv show?

[@DANLi_]

@@Sircivus Yup!

[@0xsergy]

@@Sircivus that's literally this video mate

[@lilblingking1491]

@@Sircivus Literally says it within the first 10 seconds lol

[@Sircivus]

@@0xsergy are you sure? Can you link me a time stamp?

[@zombona890]

Crazy : As Scotty got older, he became more energetic, especially his hands.

[@gabrieledibernardo3125]

After all these years you're still doing what you love Scotty. May you have many many more successful years.

[@Titanic19127]

Gabriele Di Bernardo seems like he’s been doing it his whole life! Bet he even can fix a Bugatti!

[@anjuanyourhero694]

@@Titanic19127 lol these comments are so great! its just gold how much rep scotty has its awesome.

[@esongsore]

Scotty has aged really well.....rev up your aging process.

[@nexunaut3890]

All that car grease has done wonders to his skin.

[@esongsore]

@@nexunaut3890 😂🤣😂

[@n10cities]

A little Grecian Formula 16, lose the glasses, and he would look like he hasn't aged a day!

[@intellectual1193]

Just like a Toyota

[@erikneland8632]

He used to have eyes

[@crayoneater68.5]

i love how he hasnt changed the style to his videos in 30 years

[@DanielIles]

*Wow old Scotty is the exact same.* *His arms are quicker now I think.*

[@robinnelson18]

Lol yep

[@SkilledEddie]

Cocaine is cheaper these days maybe lol

[@heribertoortiz7011]

True

[@erito23gamingpower99]

😂😂

[@cookselectric]

Garage a wee bit more organized back then!!! Lol

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:53 I like how the boat is still there keeping the fence up.

[@shippo72]

Scotty has had those same ring of keys on his right hip for 40 years now.

[@dannywilliams8217]

Scotty you are one in 1 million thanks for all you do😉👍🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@adcolt54]

Well, in this video he's 2 in a million

[@heribertoortiz7011]

@@adcolt54 🤣

[@heribertoortiz7011]

True

[@00crashtest]

More like one in a billion.

[@buzzfeedright4154]

Only 327 scottys in the United states

[@uacmarine19]

“Due to the insidious nature of engineers...” lol best quote ever

[@thepsychonaut3007]

There's an orgy of evidence to verify that statement when you look under the hood of a modern volvo

[@84Tacos]

@@egads2 as an engineer myself, you're spot on. We're really good at engineering problems into products so that we continue to have those "careers".

[@JustinHolloway307]

best quote ever

[@ivemer9541]

This guy deserves more than a youtube play button One of the most honest mechanics ever

[@JRidgely]

He’s won Emmys before.

[@suciusebastian]

Wow, Scotty without glasses. Another person.

[@iBringTheRain24]

Without glasses is what got you? How about that ear piercing! ahahah

[@gwrigley7798]

And plenty of hair!

[@jayzamora2342]

And his clothing

[@TheSuburban15]

Phil Collins' American cousin?

[@triggadre1930]

Did you see how empty his garage was? Not even a man yet!

[@johnchafin3817]

I was just about to mention that... LOL You could actually drive a car in the garage back then.

[@JoseEReyna]

Someone clean the garage for TV.

[@tightirl]

and then he found speed.

[@stevendeitrich6933]

Love watching Scotty . I am 66 & have done most of my own car maintenance all my life . Yet there is always more to learn & Scotty has such a great way of teaching it .

[@manuelmeza4701]

The day Scotty gives up KZbin and working on cars will be a very sad day indeed 🥺

[@jimmybillion5809]

Bro, God has cars that need working on. Don't worry. Scotty will always be busy fixing cars. In this life and the next.

[@LouisSubearth]

If he isn't working on cars no more it's because he's dying. Otherwise we'll have Scotty for a while

[@MrNoah84]

@@jimmybillion5809 I'm not sure Scotty is a believer. He talked about evolution before. Lol

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@MrNoah84 That don't mean jack, I know plenty of Christians including myself who don't dispute the science of evolution, and believe Adam, and Eve where the first real humans after evolving from neanderthals.

[@MrNoah84]

@@Luckingsworth no thanks, I'm good with Christ. 👌

[@mhandler2000]

I like the dual Scotty's. You get twice the advice. ;-)

[@geoh7777]

The one that called him "Jack," was an impostor.

[@ThBlueSalamander]

@@geoh7777 *its not jack its scotty*

[@123fourfive5]

Then whos the real scotty?

[@BrainWavesVillain]

this is like a "Better Call Saul" commercial. I love it.

[@2skyland]

Still broadcasting from the same driveway...if it ain't broke, don't fix it I guess. lol Thanks Scotty!

[@SidneyCritic]

Same canoe too. lol

[@andypage9]

His driveway is the Toyota Celica of the Scotty Kilmer film empire.

[@TheNortheastAl]

Scotty, thanks for the many years of being dedicated to consumers.

[@johngotone4334]

Scotty your garage was cleaner back in the day lol

[@joshualaw375]

Oh yeah, I really do love me some old-school Scotty! Always used to watch “Crank It Up!” on CBS.

[@dallas218]

Right after my favorite episode of the magic school bus 🤣

[@jasoncaldwell888]

That Green propane tank and the sailboat haven’t moved in 20 years! Love it.

[@jasoncaldwell888]

earthly firefly5 huh?

[@austinrides7514]

earthly firefly5 my dude how much crack have you done today

[@dut4204]

@@austinrides7514 lol

[@Insert639]

@@austinrides7514 He's talking about getting out of the matrix, but he really needs to get off the crack pipe.

[@westroop6342]

@earthly firefly5 I do!

[@kcow]

This explains a lot, I’ve always wondered how you learned to film quick meaningful cuts.

[@warwagon]

I take it you haven't seen his earlier youtube videos. It was pretty bad, every time he would finish talking he would awkwardly stare into the camera for 1 second

[@alexnather7614]

Well he had prior knowledge from working at cbs with people who went to college for video production

[@chrisfaulhaber9860]

I used to watch these videos when i was a kid.. I love your videos man!!

[@nashligo]

It's amazing that even when he was broadcasting on TV, it was still in his leaf-covered driveway with old stuff laying around. I almost wish he did one of these a week, like a "retro night"

[@stedmaster]

That would be fun, surely cbs has all the originals somewhere

[@tommymills8466]

I was looking at it and some of the videos are in the same driveway as now

[@smokedog123456789]

Throwback scotty!!! This is gold, keep going thru the garage and get some more clips!

[@asdfghjkldfghjhgcgyuigfyui9792]

"aye yo scotty what u doin to my carr"

[@MrFurley69]

How the hell was he making such great quality videos so long ago?

[@ThomasJones-sz3sx]

When you love what you do, It's easy!!

[@leenevin8451]

He worked for local TV

[@ElyTechGuy]

Better quality than pewdiepie videos

[@cjcoats5966]

$$$

[@joshuab1707]

Cuz he had that CBS money helping out

[@GIJOE573]

3:53 a rare glimpse of Scotty's lost garage floor

[@FatKatMOTO]

Yet he still owns that same bike.. lol

[@2101nick]

laughed out loud

[@SheLeftMeUnsupervised]

I was just thinking "OMG Clean Garage!!!!"

[@joshualaw375]

Yes, rare footage indeed!!

[@railsnothandles]

omg that is so good

[@davidshea609]

Scotty . You are my favorite mechanic and car guru . Only guy other than my dad who I know is experienced enough to really know how to figure things out and explain them in a way anyone can understand. And knowledgeable enuff to know what to expect and what to stay away from when it comes to quality and reliability . Thank you Scotty , you are a big help ! And an American treasure !

[@serg71ut]

Wow...great job Scotty..you've been helping people for a long time..GOD BLESS YOU.

[@dominican11ful]

Scotty bank account has been loaded since the 70 😂 and still driving old Toyota !!! Life lessons for some people out there...Rev up you money 💴👍🏼

[@israelhernandez3289]

London Boy I bet that foo could afford a new corvette forsure

[@ICYPROFITS]

Lol I guarantee he can buy a Bugatti or 5

[@DarkRaiish]

He's cheap enough to fix an $8 tool... He ain't buying no $50k car.

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

@@israelhernandez3289 hes a double digit millionaire

[@bluerisk]

...and never had a real car shop or garage...

[@icuranis4597]

Scotty reminds me a lot of myself. Also reminds me of my mentor who passed in 2015. Smart, precise, helpful and witty. It's a pleasure watching you sir!

[@AY-dw4om]

one of the best car mechanics in the world. no wonder he is ranked #1 in car related you tube with over 2.5 million viewers. I am addicted to his channel and learn a lot.

[@b22chris]

1990’s Scotty *slaps roof of brand new 1994 Toyota Celica NOW THIS BABYS GOING TO LAST ME A LOOOONG TIME HAHAHAHA!!!!

[@alecfleming373]

b22chris Can't help but notice that no one does this today...

[@nightdevil6666]

Oh my god how did I not realize ive watched him wayyyy back in the day until now!?!

[@ZKronicMon]

These are great CBS needs to just give you all of them.

[@savagewarriorzz2199]

SCOTTY FOR PRESIDENT, HE CAN FIX ANYTHING! 💯

[@tk4x431]

Debate On National Issues Scotty: "Just buy a Toyota"

[@runesword9748]

2:43 is the best quote i've ever heard

[@thevision6055]

Talk about loving what you do Scotty, you make this look easy!

[@dedomv11]

Old habits die hard. Still doing the same thing just different media LOL. Thanks for your videos Scotty..

[@rasputinkariuki8791]

This video has made me admire scotty 10 times more.I use to be a mechanic and i loved it. Thanks scotty you are really killing it awesomely.

[@G33kSpace]

This is freaking awesome! Thx for this Scotty

[@davidmuse1351]

You are one industrious, enthusiastic man, Scotty! Keep those RPMs high!

[@andrewm2786]

Tells us never to get water on the alternator *WRINGS A PAPER TOWEL OUT ONTO IT*

[@FakeItalianoII]

I hope you continue releasing these "My Life Before KZbin (Lost Footage)" videos. They are GREAT !! :)

[@Dapperdanman1]

I watched one of his latest videos about an hour ago. That Canoe in the background is still there!

[@jonr4651]

And Look how clean his garage was back then!!

[@rmartin7558]

Finally, footage of Scotty before the mysterious, "Eye injury."

[@JohnHoranzy]

Drilling holes overhead without safety glasses.

[@kingartheus6736]

Is not an eye injury. He is just wearing sunglasses because 95% of his viewers have money pit cars. So he wears them to not judge you

[@ShortCrypticTales]

@@kingartheus6736 95% of all cars are money pits

[@liviubita4238]

@@ShortCrypticTales Life is a money pit. 😄

[@ShortCrypticTales]

@@liviubita4238 too true

[@ajslifestyle2803]

You are born for this Scotty and we thank you for your experience and honesty～keep going strong!

[@antoniofelixleon2880]

Your awesome scotty you did us young people that get scammed a favor. Iv been on my own since 15 and you've been the one teaching me like the father i never had. God bless..

[@vitalino1981]

The man, the legend. Scotty is a nice example of pure dedication to his craft

[@JaguarDieCast]

The one earing on your left ear haha. That is nostalgic!

[@DoyleHargraves]

left ear means straight, right? asking for a friend...

[@Matt_from_Florida]

@@DoyleHargraves _"Left is right."_

[@JaguarDieCast]

@@DoyleHargraves yes left ear is straight

[@heribertoortiz7011]

@@JaguarDieCast 🤣

[@DoyleHargraves]

@@JaguarDieCast whew... thank God

[@peterjarnes25]

Scotty your energy is always infectious love the comedic twist!

[@paulgonzalez7552]

HEY SCOTTY REALLY LOVE THE VIDEO YOUVE MOTIVATED ME AND MY TIA TERE TO FIX OUR CARS

[@2fingacriminal]

HEY RICK DID YOU SELL THE CAR YET?

[@Goodywagon]

You are a true human treasure and I love and appreciate you so much. I've learned so much, you've brought me up when I am lost and down. You are a good guy Scotty. PS. I like how you were using video memes before there were any memes (as we know them today). Peace friend. If I'm ever I. TX again I'd love to take you to your favorite burger/bbq joint.

[@africanmaan]

This was so wholesome. It's smart if CBS has this available for streaming.

[@83jbbentley]

This is cool watching a concept turn into something else. Back when the garage was actually clean. Nokia cell phone, Three Stooges, man you gotta post more..

[@werewolfsaves2179]

Thanks scotty. I doubt you have time to read all the comments. But i still wanted to try to thank you for your advice and help. I really appreciate your videos. They are entertaining as well as helpful.

[@davidr1122]

You are easily my favorite youtube person. Hell your channel and videos inspired me to change the thermostat is my Jeep, you saved me money & I passed emissions. I dig the old videos.

[@a.k.dailey4642]

Big brother, you're as much the master educator as you are the master mechanic. Thanks for helping me save so much time and money.

[@justj2729]

This is like a serving of concentrated Scotty! So many good tips and fixes!

[@MadridHopper005]

Man a flash to the past, that was refreshing Scotty!

[@mz20111122]

Man you are so cool...i truly love your channel and your personality...god bless you and keep you safe.

[@donbinga1]

Favorite KZbin channel. Not political just common sense.

[@NJLev]

donbinga1 Except for when he jabs at capitalism.

[@prince_sach50]

facts always

[@meredithheadquist6657]

Love, love, love Scotty BUT we must be aware of politics too. That's how those cheats have been able to enrich themselves & nearly bankrupt us. Vote them out AND enact term limits. Also, what's good for the goose is good for the gander....ALL laws passed should apply to them, as well. Pray for the "White Hats"!

[@Snooker-cn3dm]

The time it takes to lower a car on a floor jack: Me: 1 min 30 sec Scotty: 0.1 sec

[@chibba5418]

it's not floor jack it's floor scotty

[@capnsmashem3284]

@@chibba5418 Underrated response.

[@BrianYYH]

Chibba perfect 😂

[@gramos198]

The day you hit the bucket Scotty , is the day this world loses a true hero.

[@leenevin8451]

gramos198 chill

[@ssjwes]

its kick not hit

[@thepsychonaut3007]

nope legends never die

[@wallybeegone]

That was awesome. Scotty you are really one hell of a mechanic. That bypass wiring you did for the AC on the EXPLORER was incredible.

[@MTDfilms]

Hmmm I need to do that for my accord

[@zew1414]

Yea I used that trick on my old 94 Exploder. First the blower only worked on 1&4 so I changed the resistor, then a week or two later so had to run the bypass. Was an old trick I was taught early on in my career

[@nyfanmike7200]

Oh my God - you just went from older than me to younger than me in the blink of an eye! Love your work!

[@cesar5881]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge all this years!!

[@madogllewellyn]

Always great.... So Much Common Sense!!!!! Good to see honest knowledge shared to the masses!!! Keep Up the Good Work!!!!

[@wmd40]

You are adorable Scotty. I am 27 and I never knew anything about cars before I started watching your videos. You make it interesting and have helped me so much. Thanks for sharing the old videos!!!! 😎

[@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705]

Same house. Cleaner back in the days. Miss working on simple cars.

[@liftkit1672]

You`ve become an icon in this industry.

[@crzyruskie86]

This shows how good of a mechanic Scotty actually is. He is always learning all the new stuff and has not let technology stunt his growth. Nice job Scotty, you've saved me a bunch of money. Ps that coil pack checker was so cool! Was it really gimmicky or was it reliable enough? I know you taught us the new trick of switching the coil to a new cylinder to see if it misfires.

[@Iamdanyal]

Great job Scotty. You are a good person and a good human being God bless you and your family.

[@bbhoustontx]

I live in Houston.... I can vouch for the man. He is of impeccable integrity. Something very rare even 20 + years ago

[@wertyamatz22]

Man this is awesome footages. I hope you can still be a mechanic for 50 more years

[@antongrigorov7062]

Scotty !!!! You’re M F LEGEND! The abso-fricking-lutley best car guy EVER!

[@MikeM-ld1rw]

Look at that....you used to be able to walk around in Scotty's garage! Great video Scotty, I'm glad you are still at it!

[@4gauge10]

I hope you put out more videos of"old school Scotty"for us to see,their quite interesting.

[@garlicgirl3149]

Me too!

[@dannyd02]

Wow! Thanks Scotty, some of this stuff I needed and never knew till I watched this!

[@bertrerbear]

"insidious nature of engineers" lmbo!! Great one Scotty!

[@Terrytimemedia]

Scotty been the man for a long time!

[@MrChayanne93]

Scotty where has the time gone !!!! U will forever be a legend online and gave free advices ! Rev up yourrr enginessssssssss!!!!!!!!

[@justinnatasmai4503]

You are awesome Scotty! I sure wish I would have found you sooner!

[@themustardguide]

" hi I'm Scotty Kilmer and I just bought this brand new Toyota celica "

[@chriscurtis8850]

And so it began...

[@snappy7981]

well he bought it used for $350

[@dougwhatmore7175]

Omg funny. He does say that a lot.

[@noutheticcounseling5447]

You must get tons of hate mail from crooked mechanics. Where have you been all my life. But I don't live in Texas. I have learned more about vehicles and repair in the past few weeks than my whole life. Happy to know there is an honest and good teaching mechanic out there for people like me. Thank you Scotty!

[@EugenBrinzoiu]

That was epic. Loved those old episodes. Wish you the best Scotty

[@LyssLiLi]

*"It's not Jack, it's Scotty!"*

[@khi437]

This needs to be a meme.

[@RichardSmith-ic1zw]

Captain jack sparrow

[@hunter-eo5mb]

hahahah i was literally about to comment the same thing

[@renecardona4806]

ok but this actually had me cackling out loud

[@thesultan4030]

Does look a bit like Jack Tripper from Three's Company at a quick glance!

[@BSpears]

Scotty is exactly the same, in the same garage, and still making the same good authentic videos! Keep it up Scotty!

[@kiddbrother3]

wow! what a clean garage!!!! what happened? LOL!! "OD" ing on Scotty!!