Visiting Aaron Kaufman at Arclight Fab & Full Shop & Truck Tour | Ford Era

While out in Texas. We stopped in to visit ‪@ArcLightFab‬ & see what Aaron has been up to.
He gave us a full shop tour and walked us around all of his Ford Trucks. Adamae the 1962 F100 Unibody that has a custom-built frame & getting a 6.2L Raptor Motor, Ol' Charlie Brown the 1973 F350 Supercab Service Body sitting on a 1998 Ram 3500 Chassis, & Can't forget the little Dentside 4x4 he cut down. Even got to see ‪@DailyDrivenExotics‬ F12 he's been working on. It was a great time.
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[@vorhese]

Aaron is one of the few tv builders I've ever considered to deserve it. Hearing him go right into nerding out on trucks tells you everything about this guy. Just a dude that loves trucks. Glad he's moved past that one tv show.

[@FordEra]

Absolutely

[@davepelfrey3958]

He was the best talent on that show and definitely has a vision. His brain is several steps ahead of what he is talking about. Personally I like him and his style.

[@mikebeard6951]

He makes u no hu look like kindergartner

[@eddiebones20]

He was the talent and only reason jobs got done. Glad to see him doing well.

[@trexmidnite]

WAWWWW

[@CloudHindlen]

Glad to see Aaron is still around. Haven't seen him in a while. Miss his work. 😂

[@joshquaintance2764]

He’s still doing plenty.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Haven't seen him post anything new for over a year.

[@adammitchell7403]

Dudes a god

[@trexmidnite]

The dum level has increased..

[@DHarri9977]

Aaron's knowledge of cars/trucks body, frames, motors, and all the interworkings associated with suspension is off the charts. It took me a minute to catch up with what he was saying after that you basically just tune in and let him go. He's like a walking mechanical encyclopedia, a great interview.

[@FordEra]

thank you

[@TheKeymaster316]

Killer video! Gotta love Aaron’s enthusiasm and his love of Ford’s. 👌🏻

[@FordEra]

Thank you and oh yea, super passionate about them

[@g-mang-man7924]

Always shared his enthusiasm for old Fords, our family grew up on them too. Funny though is Aaron's "displeasure" of Mustangs!

[@standardecover7041]

He hates mustang

[@michaelbrown2507]

He seems to be alot more happier and less stressed out in his own shop. Glad to see him doing his own thing & doing good. That old Ford F150 4X4 looks good.

[@mmotodad]

This dude just talked more in one youtube video than he did for the entire run of the tv series he was on.

[@FordEra]

haha

[@seancarraher]

his brain is on 200% duty cycle

[@seancarraher]

@Mike Longdick I think Richard knew that Aaron would outgrow gas monkey one day. But he kept him as busy as he could , ga e him projects that he wanted to keep him as long as he did.

[@joshjablonicky171]

@Mike Longdick if you ever paid attention he gives Aaron all the credit he deserves he never says he does anything he just pays the bills he's always had Aaron was the guy.

[@michics100]

Jeezz, In the old days someone talking like Aaron would be on speed. Brain, eyes, mouth running 100mph.

[@2kanchoo]

That f150's stance is absolutely PERFECT!

[@georgesdfr6890]

that dude is so humble and down to earth, great knowledge and you can tell he's passionate about what he does. Thanks for the video !

[@camaropartsgarage]

Haven't heard from him in forever! He's the reason I watched fast and loud.

[@zacklamprey4784]

Dude you don't owe anybody any explanation bro. Aaron is simply amazing at what he does

[@gibsonsgarage2003]

Aaron is one awesome dude! Acts exactly how he does on tv. Super cool guy

[@FordEra]

as real as it gets

[@tommy2714]

It's people like Aaron that keeps those old trucks alive. 🤘 Great Video!

[@shortythefrenchie]

Aaron is just a book of knowledge! The Ford Guru

[@nuttzandboltzgarage1946]

But he hates mustangs...... go figure

[@johnnymula2305]

I like the way Aaron corrected himself by saying that the chassis would need to be installed by another shop, or by a guy that knows what hes doing in his home garage. Sad truth is, after being in the restoration trade for over 25 years, i honestly see better quality coming out of home garages than “professional” shops. Aaron does some awesome work. It’s nice to see another Ford guy really making a mark on this brand. Clearing Patina is ok as long as its a matte finish. Nothing looks dumber than a shiny clear coat over patina. I have an all original 67 Cougar 390GT. Zero rust. Factory faded paint. Im on the fence of restoring, or leaving original. But i do want a better suspension built for handling.

[@FordEra]

yes sir, love a nice cougar.

[@yankee5886]

It's only original once.

[@deeremeyer1749]

There aren't 2 "professional" restoration "shops" for every 200 "body shops" and "hot rod shops" and "hot rod builders" out there selling "restorations" and no real "professional" can be or will claim to be or try to be much less "sell himself" as a "professional" at "auto restoration". No two "jobs" are remotely alike, nobody that "specializes" in certain "makes" or even "models" will ever come close to seeing and doing "it all" and unless a "professional" CAN and DOES "do it all" without "sending out" his "jobs" to other "shops" he's not "restoring" jack shit. And yes. There ARE true.pros out there that can and do "do it all" but they're usually "ready to retire" after a LITERAL "lifetime" in the "auto industry" and "starting at the bottom" as "kids" sweeping floors and washing cars and all that "dirty work" and "manual labor" and "repetitive tasks" that are never really the same twice and have to be done right or done over and teach the value of attention to detail and doing right anything worth doing at all and "mastering" the "easy stuff" to work up to the "fun stuff". And the true "professionals" CONTINUE to do their own "dirty work" so it gets done "right" and the "hard stuff" is "fun stuff". What have you been doing in the "industry" for ONLY "25 years" that qualifies YOU to judge quality of "work" and that gives you so much free time and access to "home garages" and "professional shops" and how do you know a "professional" didn't do the "work" that came out of a "home garage"? That you call what others do "work" when no "hobbyist" in his "home garage" or "professional" in a "restoration" shop REALLY thinks of "restoration" as "work" unless it's "just a job" to them and they'll never "stick it out" long-term or really COMPLETE any "project" no mattet how many they "finish" says all I need know about your level of "professionalism" and how much your opinion of "today" in the "restoration industry" really means. What comes "out" of a "garage" or "shop" always begins with and depends on what goes in as/with a "project" from the object to be "restored" itself to its owner(s) and their "professionalism" and attitude and personality and "resources" both tangible and intangible the "mechanic" needs to do the "work". The old computer programming saying "Garbage In Garbage Out" comes to mind as does "You can't polish a turd". And when something "comes out" of a garage OR shop it's far too late for "quality control", beauty is STILL only skin deep and.perfection unattainable and if the owner waits until the "coming out" to suddenly get interested in and pay attention to "quality of work" then he/she/they will have gotten exactly what they "deserved".

[@donaldbrown7237]

Glad you are fixing the cougar i have a almost restored 67 cougar 289 auto ps pb ac car 2 owner was sold new at matthews Ford in Asheville nc and is still in wnc

[@juanf4739]

Good to see Aron in his element. Thank you.

[@RW-zh7kl]

Aaron reminds me of 90 year old hot rodders that were building cars in the 50's

[@isaiaslopez8974]

Aaron is a genius! He should sign a contract with EVERY car company as a consultant and show them how it SHOULD be done.......

[@StuartBreland]

I love how he jumps into talking about the truck. barely says hi and is like "look at this!"

[@JoDoDesigns2011]

Aaron is the best love his attention to detail, and attitude about stuff.

[@wightangel]

Aaron is one of the most genuine guys I’ve had ever seen on TV. He is also the one guy I would love him to build a car. Also I was one of those fans of his Ford Falcon.

[@garysells4259]

Glad to See Aaron K. Doing work

[@UNITEDBYTRUCKS]

So good, Solo! Thanks for bringing us this one. Aaron is a real treasure for the hot rod community.

[@semistock7745]

This man's knowledge and legacy is amazing and one of a kind this day and age

[@7point3]

I could watch Aaron for days. Miss the OG Fast and Loud

[@darinmalone]

So does Richard Rawlings

[@7point3]

I'm not sure about that, he's doing very well for himself with or without Aaron lol. I'm sure he misses having that specific talent around the shop, but either way he's killing it, and so is Aaron. I'm sure he's happy as long as Aaron is.

[@hectorraigosa7149]

Loud mouth rawlings owes his success to Aron in the beginning and discovery.. his no Dennis!!! Another is Iron resurrection.. show went down hill soon as most left.. hated Foose show.. rather watch Finnigan, road kill etc.. youtube is good except the excessive ads..

[@matthewpalumbo7640]

The breadth of knowledge this dude has is awe inspiring.. holy moly

[@haydnmitchell4332]

What a font of mechanical knowledge he has..! I think that you could spend a few days with him and never get bored..!

[@porridgeable]

I've no idea what Aaron is talking about but, to hear someone talk with a passion about something they clearly love is amazing. I want to be his friend.

[@safetymikeengland]

right on. Aaron is cool as heck.

[@chris-ryan]

Glad to see he is growing the beard again. His last one was iconic.

[@CorvusRemalius]

Nerding out with very little greetings, this is definitely it here man. So happy to see Aaron enjoying what he's doing. I love it! 💪

[@maxbaker8830]

Good to see Aaron doin what he does and being happy

[@rafaelcostoso4492]

Aaron is a self taught motivating car master 🙏

[@steelmill888]

Hey Aaron man really love your passion for these old Ford trucks.Brings back those memories of me and Dad working on a 64 Ford pickup when I was a kid.These gems are some much better than these new ones.

[@D4VE26]

He cant switch presenter mode off lol but im not complaining, the knowledge and enthusiasm from his mouth is amazing even if it is at 100mph lol ❤

[@FordEra]

so so fast, but its all really good stuff

[@ronwhy4893]

You rock Aaron. I've watched a lot of videos. Even old school videos if you know what I'm saying. You are definitely one of the top best builders in the world. I hear it in your words and how you explain things. You are so quick and on the money. I've never in my life have ever heard somebody explain how to do something and how they did it in such quick words. You are a car builder Guru. You rock brother.

[@wayphun72]

Goodness 1:45 into the video and all I can think about is how much I miss this guy, Aaron is incredible!

[@blueovallife6868]

That was awesome!! Aaron just gets it.. can't say much else, dude has the magic eye. Thanks for uploading this gem!!

[@FordEra]

you are welcome

[@beardedwelder]

Aaron talks faster than my brain can process.

[@patkelley2190]

THANK you for sharing so good to here Aaron talk.

[@wolfenstein8315]

5 seconds, Aaron immediately starts talking about projects.

[@nastybastardatlive]

Nice to see Aaron again. He was the reason i used to watch "that television program".

[@FordEra]

me too

[@houseofbadgers9380]

Man wish aron was still on TV, would love to watch him build a bike his way from scratch.... His passion and knowledge are infectious... 😁 😁

[@erezfinzi2482]

I love Aaron, always loved his attitude towards building, repairing and modifying. I missed him, and i wish i could learn to be a mechanic....

[@paulwilkinson673]

Great thanks for posting. Always been impressed by Aaron’s knowledge and skill

[@FordEra]

you are welcome

[@johnm.5848]

Arron looks happy and relaxed in his own business unlike at GMG that's owned by what's his name.

[@rickdaystar477]

What's his name can't change a flat tire. He was all about promotion and money. Aaron knows his shit and I'd watch him anytime.

[@gjermand]

Richard got cars finished

[@craigknight4836]

Hopefully he appreciates the money and recognition he got from the show.

[@rageagainstthemainstream2164]

@@gjermand as much as I respect Richard for the thing he's achieved in his life (could easily do without the "whoos" though) It wasn't him finishing the cars was it. It was the team around him doing the physical work.

[@rageagainstthemainstream2164]

@@beegee495 well done captain obvious. What’s your point as you haven’t invalidated my previous comment

[@19993gt]

Ford era. Thank you for this 49 min video.

[@FordEra]

Your welcome

[@19993gt]

Aaron seems like he doesn’t get that many visitors. I’m very thankful that you were able to relieve some of that stress. He kept talking and I kept listening. It was a beautiful thing

[@adamcoronado5447]

Aaron is such a class act!! I can listen to this dude all day. He doesn't give a shit about fame. Guy just wants to work on trucks

[@FordEra]

exactly right

[@40beretta1]

I've been a huge fan of Aarons attention to details. It may just be me. When Aaron talks about what he loves. I find myself zero'd into every word

[@FordEra]

me too

[@carlwhite8225]

Aaron is a good dude, Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinlewis8409]

I wish that all of that knowledge he was delivering, I could absorb it as fast,very knowledgeable man

[@mapquestHs]

Bump side heaven! Especially love Charlie Brown! Dreaming of building a similar build with my supercab. I love the idea of building a vintage Baja chase truck with a service body. One of these days!

[@Turbo496Vette]

AK is such a cool guy. Great ideas, amazing craftsmanship.

[@mattlee3400]

I’m a gm guy but definitely a truck guy. I’ll drive any of the top 3. Do love the old ford bodies. This guy knows his stuff

[@stevehawkins7826]

Aaron must be smokin' the good stuff

[@19993gt]

Double A ROn. Is high on life. And I love it. I love watching what he’s been up to post gmg. Aaron is the man!

[@truthseeking3818]

If meth is life that is.

[@19993gt]

@@truthseeking3818 I didn’t want to put a definition to life. But yours is what I was thinking about 😂🤣😂

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Found the blog about Charlie Brown while searching service body trucks after purchasing my service bodied 75 F 350 dually & I've been obsessed with it ever since... such an awesome truck.

[@FordEra]

It really is. Can’t wait for it to be on the road

[@DeShakeel]

Aaron is a greasy gem. Man he has knowledge and fun to be around. 00

[@brucegreg1859]

I need to know what COFFEE Aaron drinks, He is doin 100mph standin still! Great guy and Master Tech!

[@truthseeking3818]

We call that... meth.

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Excellent video! Cool projects, and was great to hear you guys talk trucks.

[@greghawkins2712]

I would trust Aaron with any project! He speaks with confidence and knowledge

[@slowmotionperformance2744]

Aaron is one of the koolest dudes on TV. Never met him but A1

[@DaAngryAngler]

Your a legend arclite! This is a man who has accumulated so much knowledge. He could talk under water, thats only cause he has his head under the hood all day and is not trying to be an ‘influencer’ or some time waster trying to get 1000000 views. I have so much respect for these grass roots people. He gets an opportunity to impart knowledge man and he goin for it! Thankyou brother, actually what we call here in Australia the quiet achiever! Keep building man i wish i had your expertise!

[@voodoostroker]

Met Aaron at the Mint 400 in Vegas in march 2020 just before covid went rampant. Totally down to earth guy

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

Glad to see Aaron still busy and ArcLight is still around. That's a big shop to run by himself but hey, if that makes him happy more power to him.

[@joegilly1523]

Anything Aaron does is going to be good .

[@kriscowley3241]

I absolutely love this bloke and his knowledge and passion. I’d gladly give him $1billion and just say, build what you want. Total quality from a master craftsmen. A true pioneer. Personally I believe he is better than every legendary car builder before him. Art, pure art.

[@joshuabrown2543]

Damn, he would make a great teacher/instructor. Encourage the youth to dream, fail and try again, keep going. Look at things from different views. I agree on the lifts, once it gets past a certain height, i know others will not agree.

[@Grahams-Grass]

Aaaron always blows my mind ...

[@supercharged00gtp]

OMG I'd LOVE that old Ford truck!

[@ms.sonshine8878]

Love the green truck.

[@BC-ni3sk]

Aaron was the man making it happen at Gas Monkey. Very creative and competent guy!

[@tomwinkle5536]

I think they both had their gifts and imperfections. Thats what made it a hit show. What if Tesla would have had a Richard?

[@ckryses3962]

@@tomwinkle5536 maybe but after Aaron left, gas monkey garage wasn't the same!! Everyone was asking same thing over and over again in GMG videos that ""Where is Aaron""..Richard is good but Aaron like guys happen once in years!! Maybe he is rebirth of Smokey guys who cracked NASCAR charts!

[@JimmyMakingitwork]

I’d love to see Kaufman back on TV, there’s nothing good on since he left. Naked people in the woods and propaganda nonsense....need more car stuff.

[@irvnulton3169]

Doesn’t he have Shifting Gears and Aaron needs a job?

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@irvnulton3169 ANAJ , 7 episodes 2019. Zilch these days.

[@standardecover7041]

Its still cool, just lacking Kaufman

[@zacklamprey4784]

Dude so awesome!!!! To see Aaron doing what he loves insane trucks so sick awesome content!!!

[@jspeedjones9502]

Love that dude. Wish I could hang out with him and talk builds for an hour!

[@ourlifeinwashington4114]

Aaron Kaufman is an American National treasure. His work will be celebrated long into the future and someday may be added to the greats like Carol Shelby etc.

[@360Fishing]

He know his shit, never stopped for a sec, that was free info boys

[@runningraggedranch5086]

That old Ford tool truck is freaking sweet I want it

[@HotRodDave]

Good video. That Dude can talk. Always Like Aaron

[@icecube2T8]

Tell me ya done a gram of speed without telling me ya done a gram of speed 😂😂😂

[@scottbrown7415]

On bed length proportions, I like that ford tooled it up the way that they did. A short bed is just exactly that. Plus, those short beds are just easier to restore without having to go through multiple sections being cut and sectioned. The body man in me loves that.

[@driver8438]

One smart guy always blown away when he spoke

[@1pbean]

Yep! I'm an Aaron Kaufman fan and I love the beater truck. The bed proportions look great to my untrained eyes.

[@rustycartee657]

Thanks for this video, it is great.

[@FordEra]

You are welcome!

[@cliff7536]

Aaron is one solid dude!

[@PaulJersey]

I really like the green F150. I would put vintage air, and reupholster the seat, and use it for my endless Home Depot runs.

[@johnbarker419]

I love that Arclight is working on stuff which doesn't have aftermarket support from every supplier out there.

[@FordEra]

me too

[@bryanluntz1603]

Some nice toys Aaron Good to see you guys

[@oneted8]

So good to see Aaron again, I only live about 10 miles from the shop guess I need to stop by

[@FordEra]

nice

[@matstang1993]

Awesome

[@ral8031]

ICE to see you Aaron!

[@dj250r]

I really miss content from Aaron he nerds out on these trucks so badd makes me giggle Thanks

[@GaryLX870D]

Cleanest shop floor around...

[@bfgivmfith]

Get down with your bad ass self Aaron!

[@TheJohnwall12]

Good to see Aron doing good he deserved it

[@McLovin420_LoE]

I love that blue Burban.

[@kevindoyle5402]

Fantastic vid.Love the trucks!!

[@patrickflynn6423]

Hi Aaron , I hope you get to be a big business as your knowledge of mechanics is a great gift you have and it seems that you are a happy man doing what you love doing . PF London ENGLAND

[@craigsowers8456]

Good to see Aaron again ... been a while; he hasn't posted to his YT channel in years. Like his "Trash Truck" ... very cool and well thought out (as always). And being a while since I've watched him, I am still amazed how fast he talks ... especially since he went to school at OD Wyatt, not in the Bronx ;) HA Hope you'll visit him again soon ...

[@bigtalk7490]

The man is a legend

[@bartonofarrell2693]

This is one Kool kat and smart.he knows his craft.