WE HIRED AN APPRENTICE WHICH MEANS IT'S GO TIME: HOOD FABRICATION CONT'D

[@billpage2828]

Nothing wrong with a Apprentice they learn fast I have my 7 year old Grandson help me he sweeps the floor gets tools and put away the tools he sands and he does many other small jobs around the shop and he is learning something new every day he has been working for me the last couple of years . Chad hope your new apprentice works out for you as he will learn alot.

[@DefaultName-vh3lo]

You remind me of two outstanding metal men who gave my son his "wings" as he was starting out working on car bodies. Both are gone now, RIP, but he will never forget either of these "MASTERS" for what they taught him. My son often tells other young folks, "When you learn from the best, you are driven to become the best you can be" ! My son has done very well for himself and tries his best to pass his gifts on to anyone who wants to learn his skills. Good on you, Chad for doing the same!

[@Crappiestalker]

I remember 30 years ago I was wielding aluminum structure tubes for big sky lights. Boss comes down to the shop and says hey this man is with you and he just got out of Vacational. So after two hours I told him all you learn is BS so now we start your real on the job training. He went on to be one of the best portable welder in our area damn good one. For me my eyes got bad so I stop and went on to breaking metal and form work blue prints. So glad Chad is passing his knowledge down to this yound man keeps the fab alive.

[@bennybordeau5729]

Chad you are a garage hero. I grew up with Mr Rogers as a kid. Now I found him in the garage teaching the same lessons respect love and patience. My wife and I love watching your videos. Truly surprised we haven't seen this on regular mainstream TV. You need a professional camera crew and the room and creatively way to run it the way you see fit. Or just keep doing what you doing it's awesome. Just saying if you want regular TV there would be a whole lot more people out there learning from you period and I'm not just talking about the mechanic work. Your personal ethics to be admire. Glad you're in this world and I'm glad that I found your Channel. God bless you Chad keep doing what you doing

[@franksgarage8551]

My young apprentice was a friends son, would come hang out and learn. He took on a job operating equipment, and they really like him there. If i taught him anything it was work ethic.

[@larrykostick7222]

lol I'm just gonna be

[@kurtmardis2244]

Chad, I love these videos. You are inspiring me to do repairs to my 07 Dodge Ram. It needs cab corners and rockers. I bought a welder a few weeks ago and some electric metal shears last weekend. I've cut up an old hood for some sheet metal and am working on the inner rockers with that for the repairs. Thank you for putting these videos out there. I have overcome some of the fear and apprehension that I had in doing this work. While not a custom build up, this is, I feel, a good start in the realm of metal fab. And I must say, after looking up pictures of you and Jolene, she is quite the looker. Kudos to you and to her!

[@tombot007]

I wondered how you would do the doors…and I really like the tape curves on the bottom of the door yesterday. It really came together. Also love the bed. I admire the seat of your pants way you build…cutting and welding and fabrication as you go. Seems pretty unconventional to me but really effective. Love to hear more from Jolene. You are a blessed man to have a lady that shares your interest. Bless you both.

[@slowdaze]

Chad your positive attitude and willingness to experiment is infectious, I look forward to your show everyday.

[@jacksellar1692]

I do not know Aidan, but I do feel sorry for him. In my lengthy life, I have learned how hard it is to work for a “perfectionist” as Chad obviously is. For a perfectionist - there is only one way to do a job - no matter what he says. That way will be the way Chad would do it - so Aidan needs to lear to read Chad’s mind - and that will not be easy. Interesting to watch this unfold.

[@bryonhartley9718]

How i learned my trade, 4 years of apprenticeship. Thanks for passing on the torch Chad. If we dont teach the youngsters, who will? Thanks Jolene for the camera work

[@yourmothertrebek9923]

I went to wyotech in Wyoming, learned alot and honed my welding skills....however, working for old timers building and restoring is where I truly learned the craft.

[@dimitricocquyt]

Weld a peice on the end of the rod so you can hit it with a hammer

[@elidodson5154]

I was thinking the same thing

[@niels-oleknudsen8445]

Yes your are on to something.. maby atatch a slide hamme on the rod.

[@SwitchBiker]

Exactly what I was thinking, Weld a small stud and use slide hammer to pull that pin right out

[@waynegouin939]

Stand it upright, and soak that baby down.

[@motoworks7115]

Bad Chad has got guts! What a gamble, I had my concerns at first. Looks so unique when he holds up parts of the front end. I looked up the Socal plating truck and am even more anxious to see the front end together. The back end is the coolest truck on the road. The Front end looks like a home run to me. The doors will be a challenge but I'm sure Chad can come up with a good finish. It's funny to read all the comments of people that quit before they begin saying that will never work. Chad hit it out of the park while they cry into their keyboards too scared to build their own idea. That's why they follow what everyone else does and then cry You can't do that.

[@ronlynch7744]

Yeah, with you on that Chad the gettin' fired bit. I was 14 yrs old and started at Capitol Stores in Dartmouth as a carry out boy and worked up to an aisle stocker boy. One night when I was 17 yrs old the night Manager said you have to go up front and carry out and I said for how long , he said all night. I said to him, I quit. He said you can't quit I fired you. I dropped my smock and walked out. Then went to Texaco and pumped gas and worked on cars. Great that you guys are hiring & teaching the young people. Got the hat today, thanks again Jolene for the quick shipment!😎👍🇨🇦

[@brianpeters112]

The flow from workbenches to art piece was great! It makes panning the camera easier and really gives momentum when fully intergrated. I like you Chad, I see the internal conflicts and the character that resides withinalmost like a constant arm wrestle of the mind...But just quietly between you and me...I feel there's a whole lot more good Chad than there is...you know...the other guy ;) lol Keep it up, slow it down great job looking good!

[@fonhollohan2908]

Hey Chad, weld a little tab on the end of the rod and bend it and then hammer the tab to get that rod out. or put a little tack on the tip of the vice grips then you can yak all you want. If you cannot get the rod out try cutting the bottoms and still enable the doors to be lifted up. if need be. I wouldn't cut them off I like the louvers in the side of the panels I think they look much better but its your decision its your truck. .

[@russellr1677]

Good to see progress being made on Jolene’s Bugatti

[@paulanderson7259]

I would never have thought that there would be a program that would make me want to come back everyday, but this does. Real “reality” is very refreshing. Some days go better than others. Just keep moving forward!

[@controlchaosgarage8880]

That's awesome for you and the kid you can teach him so much everything from responsibility and work ethic. Much respect to you and Jolene for helping a young person out like that. Love the videos and keep up the good work .

[@gemballacirrus]

This series has me so pumped! I started building my own cab over pickup out of a 1/24 scale plastic model 1949 mercury mated to a 1940 Willys!

[@MIKEH.777]

That's going to look awesome, that's a smart cheaper way to build one lol, I might steel your idea, maybe, thanks buddy

[@alvinbonilla9443]

The best part of today's video is for you to take a chance on a kid and give him your time so he can learn and that for me is priceless sir, well done Chad I'll take my hat for you 👍🏽

[@kally9665]

To split the hood weld a nut on the end of the rod coming out (the piece you held with the grips) and use a chisel or drift to knock it out, might work!

[@kally9665]

A few people on here with the same idea it seems, i should have read through first lol

[@rgetso]

Working for an artist and perfectionist is going to be tough. Really tough at first. Hopefully the apprentice is able and willing to follow instructions exactly every single time. Once he gets to the point of anticipating Bad Chad's next move, he'll be good to go. Until then, hold on because it's going to get bumpy. Thin skins need not apply.

[@richhix8618]

Hey Chad if you would measure the gap at the front that would be your measurement to cut at the back Just saying. PS. Love your work and your show.

[@i8ntnuts]

@Richard Getso You’re talking about your own life and Chad‘s experience may be completely different.

[@rgetso]

@@i8ntnuts You might want to watch some earlier BadChad videos...

[@ele97735]

People keep complaining about Jolenes car not getting finished. The way I look at it, they will keep watching and waiting. You do what you do Chad and you do it great. Say hi to Jolene and get Fina pat for me.

[@chosenone2856]

Now that you have a second set of hands in the shop. It would be really cool to video both chad and his other worker back and forth a few minutes a piece. I think it would be awesome to kinda watch 2 different projects in the same video. Kinda like how tv shows do things. Talk to both guys about what they are currently working on. Awesome content guy's. Thanks for sharing.

[@MIKEH.777]

Looking better and better every day, I like your idea of the side skirts, I would love to see the hood on top with the vented sides that would look great on top of the other parts of the bottom hood. Keep up the great work Chad and Jolene, you guys are awesome God Bless you two .🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌

[@michaelbristol6467]

Aiden welcome aboard lad, looks like you already know your way around the mig welder, you hit the ground running kiddo, good luck buddy ! From Massachusetts 👍😉

[@DanLashure]

New apprentice has used a welder before. Cab over is taking shape. I am enjoying watching this come together. Your Vision, enthusiasm, and hard work are producing results in just a couple of weeks! Thanks for sharing and giving me some motivation to start my old chevelle resto.

[@maryh7924]

You have the young apprentice doing a little welding on the build and explaining things to him. That's awesome!

[@claudest-arnaud2072]

Nice. Absolutely. Passing along knowledge to the next generation and hope they prop themselves on your shoulders.

[@moneymike9832]

I must say I like this production of your show that you two do,better than Discovery’s. They didn’t portray it or you right. Great job guys, keep up the great work. And awesome camera work Jolene! What do you use to record? And do you use a gimbal?! If not that’s crazy because your shots are so freaking steady. Keep kickN ass 👊🏼🥃

[@jeffkerr4861]

Look at a late 50s gull wing mercedes. The door is almost what you are thinking. Big buldge out at the bottom, flat glass area. They hinged it at the top. The only way it would open. I still say use the front half of the merc door and hinges, and open a door from merc sill to ford roof. Do not use the ford hinges at all. It will open fine, and solve entry issues. the rear piece of the hood would open with the door. Leave the hood removable. Or hire the tenet mouse to service the engine ha ha he. RAD ROD by BAD CHAD

[@waynegouin939]

Yesterday I'm like, man he needs a helper. I wonder what his son is doing. Today, a new apprentice!

[@jimdavison4077]

@@78ramcharger53 his son likely wants a real paycheck that Chats business as is does not provide. Also its not good to work for family and not try working for someone else at some point. Chats happy doing what he's doing, just him and Jolene but some times you can use a extra set of hands.

[@jimdavison4077]

@@78ramcharger53 of course not. Why would he?

[@russlandon9091]

Teaching a young man is a great thing u are doing Chad this a life time trade for him !👍🏻👍👀🧢

[@oldwillie313]

Just like Chad taught his son.

[@kleenhall6885]

Make a slide hammer with a vise grip welded to it to get that rod out

[@forthwithtx5852]

Exactly.

[@lewiskemp5893]

I made one. A duck bill vice grip with a ring on the screw to make mild pulls. I made 2 regular vice grips with square rods welded to screws to lock into door latches and clamp on strikers to hold doors open while I do body work

[@weathereddog7650]

Weld those vice grips to the rod and drive it out

[@Cisco04]

Welcome Aidyn, you have a great mentor, Chad and Jolene will treat you right.

[@ate-updesigns9186]

Pretty awesome that your taking a young guy under your wing..I think I would try to save the sides of the hood..find a small rod to tap in there maybe get it started and maybe let the pentitrate do it work..just an idea..love how it's coming together..looking coool...thanks for another great episode chad and jolene

[@ukrarex]

Several videos back: no we don’t take on apprentices… Today: here’s our new apprentice

[@PaulSmith-oy6fc]

Having trained apprentices for many years all signed official apprenticeship documents. Apprenticeships lasted 4 - 5 years taught practical and theory. What is being offered here is a traineeship. A limited skill set for a limited period of time. Then it's down the road or you become surplus to requirements. Yes I'm being picky. I hope the young guy picks up some skills and goes out and finds a proper Apprenticeship.

[@evandently9474]

Welcome Aidyn! We're all apprenticing from home here too! 🤘😎🔥

[@jimmeltate2139]

The part of the hinge on the hood that wraps around the rod can be opened or spread slightly to get the rod out thus saving the sides. I have done this before on a 36 ford. love your vids I have watched every one!

[@jerrybaldwin6955]

Pepsi must love the free advertisement wearing their logo hat.

[@jimdavison4077]

That's why all companies like using people as free walking billboards.

[@larrybailey43]

Glad to see more work done on Jolene’ s car ! Now more on truck hood !

[@johnshowcarbuilder6720]

It is possible to get rid of all of that rust in there you either have to use a dip process where you submerge the part in a rust remover or what I've done carefully cut the panels apart and sandblast inside paint it with a weldable primer that seals the metal backup

[@100cockroach]

I'm really happy you hired an apprentice. Not many of the younger kids want to do this type of work anymore. If it can not be done from the couch, and on a play station there isn't much interest anymore. Please give Aidyn a enthusiastic kind word from me.

[@dstdstdstful]

I wonder why you wouldn't just cut down the hood sides and use them? The grills in them would be a nice addition and it would save you the time of making new ones. Also, they are already hinged so you have more access under the hood. Nice work today and kudos for taking on a helper that can learn your skills.

[@russellsnyder4221]

Should clip the needle nose vice grips on and the clip another pair to the needle nose lines and hit the other vice grips with a hammer and those will come rt out

[@robertbills4290]

You have to love this kind of work to take it on as your job but it's so rewarding seeing it coming to life great progress chase your young apprentice seems to have the right attitude buddy

[@jasonbirch1182]

I used the marker on the body line trick to adjust the fitment of my modified 79 trans am spoiler going on my 78 Mercedes 450slc drift car. It worked so much faster than trim a little, fit it, trim a little more, fit it. Woot woot!!

[@heyjer8000]

Darn Chad - I missed you live today. Thing is the chat is almost as interesting as you (mostly because they talk about you) and it's a lot of fun to interact. You have a very engaged audience! I predict 100K before you get the hood welded on!

[@bobglaid3737]

Wow what a lucky young guy . Bet there are thousands of viewers wishing it was them to have a chance to work with you two. Im glad you will have someone to help you lift things so youre not half crippled when your older. Also a lot of us are happy to see progress on Jolenes car .

[@davidsimpkin1213]

Nice to see you help out a student...oh FYI watch out using the grinder near that can of paint thinner!!!!!

[@peterland7388]

What about an impact tool? That might loosen the hood hinge. Worth a try. Cheers, Pete

[@michaelneville6383]

Hi Chad, what about cutting the hood sides below the louvres to match the front guards (fenders) and have them as a working 36 hood ? I think it may look ok. Then again, you are the man and what you decide is your decision. Cheers from OZ.

[@mikebahhneman6379]

My wife and I have mentored many kids over the years, very rewarding. It's great seeing Chad and Jolene moving along on the Bugatti.

[@TheKustomBeardoh]

Awesome that you took on an apprentice. Only way to keep hot rods alive is to teach the younger generation! Truck is looking good! Coming together quick. Should leave the hood sides on and cut them to fit. Looks cool and it’s a spot for heat to escape.

[@baldanddangerous1572]

ITS GREAT YOU HAVE AN APPRENTICE .AIDYN WILL LEARN A LOT AND BE A GREAT HELP TO YOU ALL THE BEST AIDYN

[@robnthomas7784]

CAPS are used for Shouting.... Why ? Do you always Yell at Home ?

[@baldanddangerous1572]

@@robnthomas7784 i only use to highlight

[@robnthomas7784]

@@baldanddangerous1572 Good... DON'T HIGHLIGHT taking out your Dog in the Chat or other so called Highlight's in your Life. PLZ for all kindly ease up on usage. thks

[@lewiskemp5893]

Im an old body man so I appreciate your work. I do collision but I love fab work. Great job on your helper keeping an eye out on him but telling him hes doing good. I subscribed so you will probably see me in comments

[@Twistedvideo]

Its good to see you giving a young guy a go, hats off to you mate. The truck is looking awesome Chad. Inspires me to want to build more. With the tail lights, Ever thought of tucking them in further? Make them look like they are coming out of a pocket? Keep up the good work.

[@brettwilson9334]

Good luck to the young apprentice. He'll learn alot if he can keep up. He must have shown a good base working knowlegde or the ability to learn on the fly. Hoping this change doesn't alter Chad's working speed and or his running dialog.

[@jimrodman2378]

This thing is looking better all the time can’t wait to see it finished

[@Chad_N_Stacey_Hopson]

I'm glad that your not only sharing with us to keep us learning and motivated, but also showing Jolene and the new fella how to think like a CHAD!!!!

[@durwardmedlin810]

Heat that hinge lightly and then spray with WD 40 or freeze off,

[@TheFastStang]

The "no" comment was maybe only a answer comment on someone elses comment... Jolene should know that. I think the person wants a hat or a shirt. But thats only my opinion

[@markkurutz3544]

Just lost an old friend who was patient with me as young kid who asked a lot of questions! Worked on everything in old garage. Great influence of my own! R I P George

[@MJS1455]

Glad to see the younger generation take an interest in old cars. Thanks for taking time to teach him. We need them interested in learning to keep hot rodding going in the future.

[@cassboudreau3379]

Love to see you giving work to a young buck. That’s just how I started!!

[@i8ntnuts]

Cass Yes for sure. And Chad is smart enough to put himself in the young boys shoes and not overwhelm him. Chad has said many times the way he does things is not the only way. I really feel there is going to be a good friendship being made here. Much respect for Chad here. And let’s face it, trying to teach a youngster is not always easy. It can be very frustrating for the instructor. This is a great opportunity for the whole crew to learn. I honestly feel that Chad will have the patience and compassion to make this a successful endeavor. My very best to all of them and especially to Fina for her watch dog duties. I bet she was a real ball of fire when she was younger. She is no slouch even now 👍

[@joelmacleod17]

“Them grinding discs when they’re done…. They $H!T the bed!” I died laughing. Can totally relate to the zip discs. And a fellow proud Nova Scotian, i get the slang and the humour. Also i just want to say, as contrary to what you may think, you do an excellent job of explaining what’s in your head to the audience. Yanno a lot of people may know something and if you were to ask them why they know it? They would just say “ i know cuz i know” but even though YOU “know cuz you know”, you take the time to think why you know and explain it to the audience. For example. Where the filler panel on the hood had to be smoothed out with the flapper wheel…Why??. Well if it’s bumpy the bump will be the first to hit the cab. In your own words “if you get what I’m trying to say”

[@mattnelson5322]

Nice of you to give him a job, I hope he realizes he's working for the best of the best, he has a chance to learn so much, I would have love that opportunity when I was his age! thanks for sharing!

[@Marksmanbbs]

My Guess is The Hood gets chopped off,But due to you have time off camera you could knock it off with a few ideas from your fans,slide hammer,welding a hitting ear on the end of the rod,removing just a couple of the rod supports,there are many ways to skin a cat and remove a rod,lol,great show as always

[@ronniekunkel8613]

This is a lucky kid to be an apprentice for him. I just had Body School, but nothing like this. Thank you Bad Chad for the entertainment!

[@stephenrouse2233]

Gutted you’re not going to use the sides of the hood. But, hey, you know best. You’re the designer after all. We are just here for the ride. 😀😀 I’d like a hat please. But I’m not writing this to get a hat. I’m just saying what I think as a member of your newly acquired worldwide family. 👍

[@foodland8066]

Wow, this truck is coming together at lightning speed and so many great details.

[@garybarry4446]

That is great giving a young man an opportunity

[@mikelaidmanchevyboy6763]

Well the truck is moving along! Great job team!!! Why not just leave both hood pieces together with the hinges and trim the louvered sides to fit to the body lines of the mercury hood!

[@joshtonry4291]

Man! We need more! Can't wait to see that hood done. Are you going to use that section of louvers from the 36 side panels

[@friarbuck640]

I'd just cut it at the top of the hinge since you aren't using the hinge. The sides will still be useable and possibly you could pull the long pin. Just a thought. Enjoying the build. Congrats on the new intern.

[@richardbarthelme6323]

...do your thang, Chaddy your the artist. That 'thang' get more interesting by the day...have you kept in mind the idea of using the former back doors as an access door(s) for whatever...an easy modification for you

[@BubbaAyers1969]

Great show today as always, glad to see you got a helper 😃.. hood looking good and I’m thinking:: you did not cut it 😁😁

[@kennethstevenson976]

Jolene, good focus on the slag removal. You need a longer smaller diameter rod to drive the hinge rod out , don't cut the hood.

[@markallison8854]

What a hard job trying to keep up with Chad and jolene. I pray for this young man 👉😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@docbuildsit2038]

Nothing better than grinding and sparks next to 5 gallons of acetone!!!

[@patrickgilhooly8340]

Bad chad is a WONDERFUL teacher, WOW SUPER. BEST EVER, a new talent is shown, WELL DONE!!!!!! Oh please show the wonderful MS. Jolene once in a while, give us a treat, beside your great creations.

[@myconight]

Jolene can concentrate more on giving us more videos, and looking good for Chad as usual! Love how BadAss Chad shows his Love for her!

[@geofo60]

Soak the hinge pins in old diesel, like the old trappers used to do with their hunting traps, for a couple of days. But wire brush the rust off first as best you can. Once they’re out, change over to stainless rod.

[@jesseford7231]

Another great video. I sure wish I would have had an opportunity like your new apprentice. No better way to learn than on the job training.

[@michaelbooth1109]

Hi chad and Jolene. Been away for a while. but you always amaze me. the tuck looks fantastic. I did not know what it would look like. but I can see your art great show 🇬🇧👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DroTrebor]

Congratulations Aidan. This should be a great experience.

[@justanonymous8858]

Thank you for sharing your passion with us. The truck is coming together and it is fun to watch your talent. What size welding wire do you use? It seems that one size fits all from plate to sheet. Steve in Texas working on my 37 Chevy truck.

[@dorothywithers4690]

Chad and Jolene I’m so glad you guys are giving a young apprentice a job. 👍

[@jerrystrath987]

Best of LUCK to Aidyn........................

[@gunnargaming8584]

Your kickin' ass Chaddy Poo ! 🤘Shout out from your boy in East Tennessee 🇺🇸 Woop Woop!

[@jeffreycrossin427]

It's fantastic to see you helping the kids today to keep the fabricating of cars and using your mind. You a great man Charlie Brown

[@mrsrustoration]

It's amazing to watch your vision come to life. Love it!!! One thing though...you refer to your viewers as "boys" but girls watch your videos too. :-)

[@fredhoman6101]

Great work and good of you to give Aidyn the opportunity to learn a lot of welding a car together, I think he's learning fast,Thumbs up for the three of you

[@cosmicmutex7632]

My technique regarding piano hinge rod from messing with 20s tin is leave in front of pot belly put oil on it punch it out so you can get the drill on it rotate 360 degrees in the same spot then gently pull the drill back unwinding like a corkscrew

[@scottjacomb8101]

I love watching the enthusiasm and ingenuity that you work with. I’m very interested in seeing this Frankenvehicle finished. Keep up the great work!

[@bobhuber462]

Alright Chad that's what you needed is some help and just think when he's fully trained when you're going to be working now four vehicles at one time

[@brucewrandol]

Try opening the hood sides. On the inside where the factory rolled for the pin used the smoke wrench (torch) and heat up the rolled area to open the roll open. Then WD40 the rolled area. Hopefully the pin pulls out.

[@esmonj1]

What happened to your other team. Your son and the mechanic from the show. So good to see others working with you!

[@psk5746]

Please bring the door line down to the Mercury body line. Would look best IMO

[@seanfarley1307]

I would like to know how he is planning on making the motor serviceable, seems to be hard just to check the oil!

[@pigs607]

you hire small people at the quik lube to change the oil and tall people to check the dip stix hahahahaha

[@memyselfandi3925]

Still easier to work on than a new vehicle! Lol

[@martinjay5906]

He won't need an engine if it never leaves his garage lol he'll just start another door yard project when he gets done with the marrying the metal to the rust.