THE ROAD - Aaron Kaufman

Get to know the owner of Arclight Fab, Aaron Kaufman. We sat down with Aaron and talked about getting his start in the industry, his time at Gas Monkey Garage, on television, racing Pike's Peak, and what's next for him.

[@koolhandlukemakemyday8812]

Great to see you again Aaron. I just stumbled across this video! I wondered what happened to you. You were the reason why I watched GMG. You rock brother! 👍🏻😎

[@ReaganThatcher]

I never wondered what happened to him but I am REALLY wondering why the heck he has his ears tucked in his hat. That has to be so uncomfortable and looks so strange.

[@dalehall2993]

​@@ReaganThatcher Let a playa play...nancy..😂

[@jjclasicas]

This guy and Edd China would be the best garage combo pro team ever.

[@deplorablebristolian]

Edd China is not anywhere near or close to Aaron on the skills and knowledge front. In my opinion he's an idiot and his name should not be used in the same sentence as Aaron's.

[@pault1964]

True that

[@jonnyxs892]

There’s a thought🤔👍 Would build the worlds fastest vw😂

[@kimbereaton7447]

@@jonnyxs892 Right hand drive VW

[@bigsohc]

Would be electric too

[@garybradley8798]

Glad to see you back talking with your fans. You’re one hell of a humble man. Glad you are doing your own stuff.

[@gasser2348]

Man, really glad to see Aaron is back. Keep on truckin'.

[@darenengelage2803]

Aaron I've been a long time vehicle modder just like you, your a man of my heart. Keep up your dreams and passions. You deserve all your achievements! 👍

[@backseatdriver4833]

It’s nice with the people you like are awesome people.

[@ray8427]

Hey, I am not on the radar now, sort of backed into a corner and feeling down and sorry for myself but watching this, and the resonating comment of being prepared and ready to accept hit a chord in me. Thank you Aaron, we will probably never meet but thank you for this video and your thoughts.

[@stephendawg1]

Aaron, you are a well spoken man. I’ve enjoyed watching your journey. Thanks for letting us come along for parts of it.

[@markstandish314]

Aaron was the best, real personality on Gas Monkey. I didn't watch much after that. I am happy that he is being successful at what he likes.

[@beanoil]

Opportunity favors the prepared. Quite possibly the 4 most important words ever spoken. Aaron is the most poignant, on point, honest, wholesome, and righteous arc and spark dude ever to pop out of an alien egg. Can we please just clone this guy about a million times?

[@steelmill888]

Hey Aaron I love the story around your younger years.I hope some of the young kids out there will understand this type of skillset doesn't happen overnight.Hard work focus and passion will always take you places in this life.Keep those awesome builds coming.

[@williamlowther7051]

Great attitude Aaron, good advice, 'A success is not always a win but a positive outcome' so very true, stay free

[@cakemasterflex69]

Might have been his show but you were the star. Most of us tuned in to see you create and build these machines.

[@yeahright302]

omg!!didnt even know that was him!!when did he shave his beard??

[@user-ye9ph5iq5z]

So glad Aaron is doing well, I loved Fast n Loud and always thought he was humble and down to earth.

[@JustRevIt]

I miss seeing Aaron on tv. Nice clip.

[@danamcdavid782]

LOVED Fast and Loud, LOVED the dynamics of you and Richard early on, but LOVE what you are doing now. You are a Rock Star Aaron!

[@willhorting5317]

Wow, if it wasn't for the voice, I wouldn't have recognized Kaufman. Looks much different without the big beard. Glad he's doing well.

[@chrismcleod1796]

Dude you look 25 years younger with the beard gone... Keep it that way ...

[@claytontackett4511]

I get the privilege of seeing the Pikes Peak car every day when I go to work. It’s such a sweet car. Some of the small details like the custom hood hinges really make the car stand out.

[@shawnathon60]

Keep on building,, bigger better stronger faster!

[@Alltakenbla]

Great to see the other big name and man from GMG! Even better to see the dude behind the beard. All together pleasing face. Do not hide your looks behind a beard man.

[@andrewipp426]

Such a talented and intelligent young man, good luck Aaron!

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

Fanboy Andrew

[@jadong8989]

​@@OrbitalTrails-x5s your mom is a fanboy of me so don't be a hater.

[@grantforsythe1280]

I couldn't keep my eyes off the white uni-body f-100 in the background - what a gem!

[@earledaniels4539]

Aaron deserves everything he has achieved in life so far. He is talented, intelligent and driven 👍

[@rosshoffmeyer5074]

Nice to see you again, Thanks, R

[@CareyHolzman]

Looks so much better without the ZZTop beard!

[@tomking7080]

It’s strange seeing Aaron without the beard.

[@houseofbadgers9380]

Kaufman rocks, anyone else find it weird seeing his voice and movements coming from someone without a big beard.. 😁

[@kennethsmith7579]

Yew!! Gratitude. Love it. Killing it

[@bryanbrown1788]

Meeting (in person)AK, was a highlight for sure!

[@keithkammerhofer80]

The pressures of television....I bet he's done some unreal builds on the side for customers and himself i would love to check out...what a cool dude 👍

[@tecdesigns8183]

Is arclight still running Google says permanently closed?

[@cecilwilson5442]

No shouting and whooping the work does the talking fast and loud was good ,, fella is the star and his cars ,, bikes when he does them ,, brilliant stuff ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland

[@Stuloud]

Aaron, you possess great wisdom. You ROCK! I always enjoyed watching you steer the ship in the shop on Fast and Loud.

[@dean4817]

Shine on brother 🌟🌟💪

[@Kingtrollface259]

Yes Any content from Aaron is very welcome ,entertaining, intelligent, informative and fun

[@markdebarge9522]

That F100 is the truck of my dreams, Arron keep your head in the stars and thrive at every opportunity

[@koolkar55]

Amazing Man. Talented, Great work ethic & down to earth. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia

[@ronaldburton5163]

didnt recognize the new clean cut Aaron kinda like it wish wed see him back on tv or you tube

[@grahamwillox]

The best thing about Fast & Loud was the cars and the work Aaron did to them. 👍

[@rick2584]

Wow, Aaron looks very different without that thick killer beard he used to have😮

[@OrbitalTrails-x5s]

He got his own business so now he wants to look clean and professional

[@gregmf9427]

Yep! He looks SOO much younger!

[@markhatcher4325]

Miss watching your talent and ideas and Your solutions

[@BillyJeans653]

Kaufman is the man. After he left FL it stopped being watchable

[@maxabbott6603]

One of the best ever car builder I have ever seen . How he straightened and welded a gt 40 we say aluminium in the UK you say in the USA

[@maxabbott6603]

Sorry you guys call it aluminum

[@astreet339]

AK looks so much different without the beard!

[@robinmonroe1276]

Aaron its great too see you again! Miss your good nature about life and work. Thanks for taking time to explain your experience as time has gone by. I will follow you in the new endeavors. I only watched Fast and Loud, because of you. Such a hard working kind gentleman. I hope to see more greatness from you in the future can't wait.

[@yasser7864]

holly mother of god... clicked for some cool gearhead chat, came out with much much more. Thanks uncle AK. this was a good one.

[@B-leafer]

Awesome. Thanks Aaron. Missed y'all.

[@thomasrobinson8489]

Excellent advice.

[@swivelgate]

What TV needs is a car show like this old house. They take a truck or car and show you ever step. Not, like most of these show hello and truck done. There's more commercials then work shown.

[@Cous1nJack]

Wise words at the end.

[@eliteman7685]

Good video guys. Nice to see the {formerly} bearded wonder still doing his thing.

[@alecball68]

Aaron good to see you back keep up the good work thanks

[@skolcityblues2132]

Class guy meet him at Harrah’s years ago very humble and polite. Just a regular guy with a ton of talent.

[@markgreenough4568]

They don’t get no better then AK !! Never had the pleasure of meeting Aaron but I’ve been following him since the beginning and they need a new name for his talents !! Hope his journey last for decades to come and becomes a legend beyond what he already is.

[@007rooks]

Aaron knows his stuff! How else could you put a "Hellcat" in a old school Challenger?

[@Jrocc811]

Aaron was the reason I watched that show so i was happy to see him start his own thing. He wasnt about the BS. Just getting the job done.

[@shilohstore6086]

This is great and he knows a lot about Aaron but when is Aaron going to show up

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Aaron, I'm a car nut to. Your Falcon is way cool, and I'm a Chevy guy. Your like me I see your beard is out of your way,I bobbed mine to. Best of in your shop Northwest Indiana bench racer. D

[@jmd4629]

Very very cool!

[@randallkrasomil280]

All the best to you!

[@philipjohnson2608]

O Aaron thank you man. Your outstanding. An absolute pleasure hearing your experiences and abilities. Like to shake your hand one day brother. You take care man

[@808v1]

dang, I havent seen you on anything in quite sometime - I quit watching GMG after you left...good to see you again and glad you're prospering!!

[@miketjdickey2954]

Great job glad to see you back seen lot of the programs your in 5 years now

[@mtbcyclist]

The engine behind fast and loud. Cool dude for sure.

[@andrewilliams3406]

For sure. Never watched it for Richard. The guys doing the fabrication were the stars.

[@turbogrin]

Great to see you back on track with your passions!

[@dansherwood9851]

Cool to see Aaron without the beard. I would not recognize him

[@kevinsnell1622]

Well done. Good to get a little catch-up with Aaron.

[@mrfister2916]

Aaron you are the reason little Ritchie got so ritch. I left that show when you did.

[@mr.4zero200]

Whoa, AK’s chin… it does exist🤯

[@kaiknebel1646]

Extreme wise words Aaron👍👍👍. Cheers from germany

[@devin26508]

😱😱😱🤯🤯🤯 MAN! he looks like a completely different person

[@ozkatnuss7286]

never would I have imagined AK without a beard!!! same voice different guy!!

[@StephenBrewer89]

Wow he looks way better without that beard. Dude is a boss!

[@tylersmith7054]

I’m very curious what happened to Arclight. I was in DFW last month (drove from Illinois) to pick up a new project car. I was very sad that Google shows it as closed. Buying a shirt would be cool but I was really upset with the idea that the company might have folded. Aaron is someone you want to root for and see succeed.

[@billdoherty5332]

Your doing great Aaron Just keep lovin life. Never say never. keep making smart choices. Best wishes

[@Slowhand871]

Aaron and Richard were a great team. That was a fun show.

[@thadcraft6415]

Being prepared also helps create the opportunity also.

[@KENNEY1023]

Was kind of a fan of Fast and Loud, not crazy about Richard but always thought Aaron was the best part of the show. Now I watch Dennis and his KZbin channel. I see all the awesome things Aaron does now his talent is incredible, and he seems such a cool down to earth guy.

[@TheLTD_]

That unibody f100 is beautiful.

[@vincecaporale3544]

I love Aaron's philosophy on "being prepared."

[@musashinagatsubo9574]

He reminds me of what Paul Harvey would often say on his radio show, "Success is where preparation meets opprotunity".

[@JOHNNIEBEBAD]

You know there’s such a difference between Kaufman and Rawlings and that difference maybe why Rawlings it’s still pushing because he’s not reserved..Aaron Kaufman is a very well spoken individual,Bright talented and deserves a shot and opportunity because he is definitely prepared

[@kevinbarrett9615]

I like the new look , takes 20 years off you. I used to worry you’d get that thing caught in something or worse catch fire ! All the best on your future endeavours.

[@jt.8144]

Whoa it's been about 10 years since last I saw Aaron Kaufman. So good to see him rocking the stubble instead of the Bin Laden Beard.

[@bodhipinnell6921]

He is insanely talented! Love the work he did modifying the DDE F12

[@neuddypacheco1448]

me encanta tu nuevo canal aunque no entiendo lo q dicen por q no se hablar inglés siempre te he visto desde mucho tiempo saludos arron

[@normancurd8719]

Always enjoyed watching you! I bought a falcon fender for your signature just in case I ever get to meet you! Lol. I started building my own rod just to see if I can! Teaching myself on my own. Hopefully I can reach your class one day!

[@jamesmorgan6782]

Love the show I ALMOST did not give it a look but glad I did. The bearded wonder with a almost shaven look . What the beard is gone.?

[@pauljackson6593]

Great video

[@pault1964]

After watching Sky Documentary there was only one woman who won that race before it was paved,a French women who drove for Audi rally cross

[@jonathonchalk6603]

My old man used to say “Luck favors the prepared” he’s say “look at the people who do their homework and put in the effort to do the job before they get the job and it’s amazing how ‘lucky’ they get”

[@rick2584]

I'm going to assume ur dad was a marine? That is there motto

[@RobertTrumpster]

You look totally different without the Beard

[@mygarden365]

Aaron You are a gentleman!

[@nukenuked5749]

WOW mate a shave has made you look 30 years younger mate you look like when i seen you a tricky ricky on that show with chipp fose

[@cerneysmallengines]

I never understood, when kaufman left gas monkey, why he didn't launch his own show over at motortrend, or even go and work at PJD with Paul junior. I think kaufman and Pauly could produce some outstanding work

[@knutroald5332]

So strange seeing him without the beard😄 awsome guy😎

[@theophilusone7]

Oh man I'm glad I found you again! Lol, I subbed to channel that fell off.