Welding Repair on a BIG RIG!!!! | I CANT BELIEVE THAT HAPPENED!!

#weldingrepair #semitruck #unexpected
This one puts the WTF in WTF Wednesday, this job went smooth, suspiciously smooth. And if you know my luck, a perfectly flawless job just isn’t possible. This road side trailer repair, went absolutely text book until I went to pack my tools up. You'll have to see this one to believe it. in all my years of truck, trailer and equipment repair ive never had this happen! But its the spice of life I suppose, expect the unexpected when your a mobile repair welder !!
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[@PrairieMechanic]

I work as a self employed mechanic and I totally agree with a dad being one of the best assets! Always thankful for my old man.

[@1nvisible1]

*Dad always taught me to use the Oxy's Rosebud on beeswarms.*

[@i.parkinson7822]

Only you, man… only you get assaulted by “garbage” bees…. Lol…. I love this channel. You keep keeping it real..

[@Lhosal]

Here's a quick tip instead of using that nut to release the brake chamber, as long as it is connected to the air lines you can just tell the driver to release the trailer brakes and that rod will pull in. If you want to be safe just tell him to keep the truck brakes on. Love the channel I hope the next one is easy money with not bees lol.

[@gordjohnson70]

Keep Benadtyl handy. Great job. You've given me a new respect for rig welders.

[@ronkpaws1]

I was a diesel mechanic for over 30 years before I retired, and for you to do this job I commend you for doing a better repair than most of the people I've worked with. The only thing I didn't see was you did not adjust the brake, but the driver was trained in driving school to do that, so it was his responsibility to do that.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks for mentioning it! I will learn how to

[@justinnoble2497]

@@MeltinMetalAnthonytighten them til it stops then back off 1/4 turn for drive axles. Steer axles back off 1/2 turn. Some slacks have to have a pintle pulled out while backing off, others have to have the bolt head pushed in while turning. Pretty easy once you do a couple.

[@joseguti928]

@@justinnoble2497 wrong 1/2 for drive axle you’re trying to burn brake shoes buds

[@adammulcahy644]

He’s not a fuckin mechanic

[@kuntakentay6969]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony you won’t carry an impact because you’re “not a mechanic”, but you’ll learn how to do this? Lol that makes sense

[@JuanGarcia-ob5uh]

I just watched this video, I work on trucks and trailers. Those bolts are called cage bolts, the sell a very deep socket just for those. You did an outstanding job, even without ever have done it before. Get you a Milwaukee 1/2 in cordless impact, it will save you time and effort, and your make more money.

[@BruceLyeg]

Best grinder ever. I hate bees and other stingy things. I got attacked bad years ago welding pipe. I was laying half upside down in a trench and got swarmed by wasps. I got stung about 20 times. Nice job. For someone that's not a mechanic, you did great.

[@patricioaguayo9088]

Outstanding my man,good job.

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

I saw you running there at the end and I was thinking damn is he getting chased by bees. 2 hours on that job that kicks ass.

[@ElChapos]

Good shi as always. Thanks for the laugh from the running like a chicken with no head towards the end 😂🤣

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Lmao I didn’t see that coming

[@ricochet4234]

I worked on those trailers/tankers for 2 1/2 years. You did waaayyyy better than most people

[@gnarlock3927]

Nicely done man you take on lots of different jobs, ain’t nothing easy! Kudos

[@Beee_Ceee]

You did something alot of guys don't do and that is reinstalling the brake chamber cage bolt....Good Job and a cordless impact is a game changer

[@johnw4590]

Good job! Easy money! If you want to get it done faster next time forget the grinder use a arc gouge and I don't even bother to switch to a stinger.. just grip the 1/8" rod in the gouge turn the amp down and air off ...weld it out.. I do it twice a week as a road mechanic.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

great tip man!

[@ozknmahn8690]

Nice welds. NEAT !!

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks 👍

[@TopQualityIronWorks]

Out of all the KZbinrs you are my favorite... You keep it real 👏🏼🤟🏼👍🏼💪🏼 Handsdown

[@DeanY98765]

That ending was wild. Thanks for making great videos

[@georgedlasalajr5506]

you are doing it right

[@zachdavis1776]

Starting to get some business myself on the side.

[@chucklesmakmlgh]

I always enjoy you sharing your knowledge And wild experiences..hope you were Not allergic to bees. Stay Safe. Keep posting cus I have a long ways to go To get to a fraction of your skill.

[@terrymitchell3338]

Nice job looks like some of my jobs don't know shit about mechanicing but seems I get it done like watching

[@justintasht1067]

Another fantastic job you’ve done I always like and respect the work you do and how you do it true grafter and a top bloke.You get a job and get on with it no matter what 👍👍👍

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks man! I appreciate you always watching and commenting.

[@jdawgl33]

That many bees means they are probably swarming. New queen arrived so time to find a new spot.

[@TomTom-pv2ig]

That was great! The bees. Haha! Fukdup for sure. Hornets are horrible. 👍💥😀🇨🇦

[@cmdonespice]

It's always a party with Anthony and bees!!😂😂

[@FishFind3000]

15:20 once you get stung they leave a pheromone. It’s a marker that tells all the other bees to fuck this guy up in particular.

[@bobparrott8130]

😁👍Bees that was so funny stuff dude

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I couldn’t believe thay

[@joefergerson5243]

Great job as always!👍👍👍

[@goatsinker347]

I'm not a mechanic either, but i carry an impact wrench .... Just incase i need to change a flat tire on my own truck.

[@6.7_shorty46]

Well that ending has me wanting to get a tool I never thought about getting till I watched this, damn Wasp spray!!

[@maestroboy]

love your style my dude. keep on rockin

[@tobysteele1028]

Like a scene from Tommy Boy. Bees! Lol. Love the video bro!

[@sparksmobilerepair4025]

Dam just did that exact repair a few days ago. No the best time welding under a trailer but it pays! Good video bud!

[@tiredcreekironworks8123]

Nice job! Thanks for sharing! I hate mechanic work too...

[@markb3129]

Great repair!!! Bet you didn't think You could run that fast.. New subscriber your videos are great 👍. ✌

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Thanks for the sub!

[@scooterinvegas1]

I know this is an old video but I have/use belt sanders to get into small, hard to reach areas. You can reach down into really tight places. Mostly use the 18x1/2" but the smaller one is 13x3/8" (I think). 60 grit almost cuts as fast as 36 grit but last twice as long. Oh yeah, search Sea to Summit head net. You could keep it in the glovebox for emergency's. They're like 13 bucks.

[@hunterp7821]

Damn bro, those bees though.. Ya need to get a Bug-A-salt gun.. That'll teach'em lol

[@TimeSlipVoyager]

Hell yeah brotha

[@richardhowe6218]

I've heard that your suppose to be able to weld in all positions. I thought they were talking about the metal and not the person doing the welding. Under a truck?

[@tomasmerino1039]

Lol that made me remember the time (as an apprentice in a fab shop) I had to weld the floor of a trailer back to the frame... Went in and the busted weld was near the axle, somehow I thought it was a great idea using the axle as a pillow. I mean, it was comfortable, at least until I had to change the rod and started dancing under there lol

[@imacaryay7628]

NOT THE BEES

[@patricioaguayo9088]

My kid always has me on his mind on what to with this or that

[@davidhombach7132]

Great video man. I love watching you videos your my idol and I aspire to be like you. 🤙

[@troybrahful]

Suuuuper banger with this one. And that suspense building title? You got what it takes for this KZbin thing or I can't do a 360 flip (and I can)

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

no.1 fan!

[@dextervillarin2716]

I Like your videos,and your shoes..

[@StrangeTimesNear]

I love this video, you must of been in a mood. I'm not a f****** mechanic. That should be you're bumper sticker

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

lmao that's a good idea

[@cashen7384]

I'm in line at Dunkin Doughnuts and just laughed so fuckin hard when you ran swatting those flying devils lol i shouldn't have but I did.

[@bobl5335]

THE BEES MAY HAVE BEEN ATTRACTED TO THE WELDING ARC LIGHT . 😮

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Could have been Bob!

[@walterbargersr3402]

Never take a brake chamber apart or disassemble because the spring inside can take your head off

[@ProleDaddy]

Your opinion on having an impact gun on the truck seems to have radically changed during the course of this event.

[@bigb7157]

I’ve got the 20v Dewalt 1/2” battery impact. It’s more than paid for it self.

[@ProleDaddy]

@@bigb7157 He already has an air compressor on board. I've always preferred air. Batteries always go to hell and cost money.

[@bigb7157]

@@ProleDaddy i still grab my battery impact and battery grinder even with a compressor right beside me. Just so much more convenient.

[@FishFind3000]

@@ProleDaddy I’ve got some old ass dewalt battery’s and they keep on going. Battery’s now are way better then they used to be when they were nickel cadmium. Now it’s all lithium ion. We don’t even use our air compressor for the nail gun. Cordless is 100x easier and faster. I have a Milwaukee vacuum that can run for 30min easy on a 9amp battery. There’s times where convenience is well worth that cost.

[@randomschittz9461]

Bro.. honestly, you need to talk more positive about yourself and watch things change for the better. Love the channel homie.

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@outwestcountryliving9735]

Good job for a novice mechanic

[@hsaneener9292]

Why do you paint it? If you painted first what difference does it make and why?

[@weldernotmechanic8588]

Looks like a mechanic job

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

lmao your name

[@lifewithabe312]

It’s called caging the break

[@jeff9820]

The fucking bees! 🤣🤣

[@JonDingle]

Great job young man. Not a job I would do unless the brake chamber had been removed and would be reinstalled by a qualified truck mechanic. The reason being, here in the UK in the event of that chamber failing and contributing to an accident, whoever touched it last would be hauled into court for prosecution. It's gettnig really shitty with lawyers in the UK looking to earn £££$$$ from anyone and everyone. Top regards, Jon.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

no doubt John! I annotated on the invoice that he must be serviced by a qualified mechanic

[@bhyll2489]

How much do you charge for something like this?

[@ypaulbrown]

outstanding

[@uberslap1926]

Hey bro,do you mind my asking what you got paid for that? Next year I'm going to try to go out on my own and I have no clue on quoting YET!!!

[@johnnycarrazco8753]

Nice! You make it look easy! How much did this job pay if you don't mind me asking? Do you charge hourly?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

$350 part was 27 delivered

[@jimw6991]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony I think the customer got his money's worth. U don't think the repair would be different if truck were in the garage. I have farm equipment to repair, I get little tips watching these, keep posting.😎

[@beaurampey375]

Bee safe

[@Scott-t4z]

Bee careful

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

🤣

[@liammcgee1845]

🐝

[@connor4010]

word man i can relate i was fresh out of welding school and got a job doing dump truck repair and my boss would say the same thing you dont know how to do that and id say im not a mechanic needless to say didnt stay there long shitty job and shitty pay,

[@valdemarvasquezvargas7524]

hahahahaha is nice video cheers.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cotylee3525]

Fuckin bee's.. Dont even get me started on mosquitos there on me 24/7. The shit show never ends.

[@GrimZephrrr]

I've been thinking heavily about starting my own business. I literally did this for the company I work for currently, and only make $18 an hr. Fabbed the bracket and replaced the brake chamber as well. All while yelling I'm not a fuckin mechanic thru the shop.

[@hectorcalderon3011]

Do it brother you won't regret it. Work for yourself. We ofter get scared of "what if I fail" you fail if you don't try. Your brain will kick into a different gear when you are in charge.

[@cashen7384]

Started my small business doing Powerwashing and lawn care 3 years ago now and its the best and most rewarding thing ive done. Yes its tough at times but so much better than working for someone making your $.

[@ProleDaddy]

@@cashen7384 There is little worse than being a wage slave, someone else having near complete dominion over you.

[@cashen7384]

@@ProleDaddy 100% agree brother

[@bradlewellen7461]

It's possible a truck came in as you were finishing up that was hauling bee hives and that's where they came from. Great video and repair job

[@jackmioff000]

That sure is a lot of wrench turning... Careful with all that wrench turner, someone might mistake you for a mechanic

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

😂😭

[@Jabberwoccy]

Wait so is Anthony a mechanic? 🤷‍♂️

[@mcfwelding]

man you crack me up hahaha fuck them bees!

[@TexasKid747]

MMA got pollinated!

[@jonathonwhite2813]

Any lot lizards?

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

only me

[@jonathonwhite2813]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony lol

[@jonhromeo6108]

Chea 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tirbomax]

yo kid, do you want these no-pro cameras?

[@troydunn6005]

Bees? Uh huh. Guy hands you some cash and you start stripping clothes off :)

[@Alexander_J_Jericho]

bump.

[@lootangshellhouse2506]

Next time just block the wheels and get the driver to release the air coulda done that in 10 seconds

[@eddiereichel9354]

Bees fucking suck man. You got the same luck I do man. Finish up a job and your like yeah "easy money" and BOOM fucking bees. Who the fuck has bees.

[@tristanerion9552]

Garbage bees damn

[@jesserousseau2481]

Seems like your in a bad mood right from the beginning. That's when shit happens to me.

[@dougbetty2008]

Just release the brakes on the trailer from the cab. Easy

[@robertnelson4755]

Ya, that's what a trucking company wants, a person that has never touched 18 wheeler trailer brakes before to work on their vehicle. Not a certified mechanic but sure why not. It's not like you are liable for a rig carrying 80K pounds worth of product going down a freeway and needed to stop before the truck plows into a school bus. Hi, this is fly-by-night welding and big rig brake repair how may we help you. Bwhahahahahahahhahaha. Don't worry Mr. Truck Driver I know a guy who knows a guy who worked on these so sure I can help you.

[@davidfurr2480]

I really like your work ethic. But you should learn some other words. Cursing on makes you look cheep.

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I am cheap 😂

[@grahammunn3264]

Sorry bottom line you cannot welded

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

but I did welded

[@jimfares11]

make a new intro? i watch all your videos so its getting old. same sound, new clips

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I agree! I just did! check it out in my shorts

[@jimfares11]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony I love it, sick you made it cause of my comment lol

[@sloburban]

The end of the video had me laughing out loud. I would’ve kept a can of brake clean in my hand for the ride home waiting for one of those evil bastards to jump out haha

[@tonygonzales6598]

one hand of brake clean , other one covering , the boys ,the twins ,the nuts ,in other words lol.

[@1nvisible1]

*Plot Twist: Anthony inadvertently exposed **_+FLYSPY_** the US Navy's top secret winged nanodrone program based at Jacksonville's Naval Air Station.*

[@Demonlord468]

Next time you work on a brake chamber like that to reinstall all you have to do is have the drive release just the trailer brakes (Leave the tractor brakes engaged) and the shaft will recess back into the chamber allowing you to easily install it back in place. You may have to back off the slack adjuster (The arm you ratchet strapped) but, if you do mess with that adjustment, after installing the chamber while the brakes are still released on the trailer run the slack adjuster all the way back in pushing the brakes out to the drum then back off the adjuster exactly one half turn with your ratchet and the brakes will be perfectly adjusted and done. Much easier and faster than having to take the brake chamber apart like that for sure.

[@xanderrice8202]

"I'm really good at restarting" sticks it immediately 🤣 🤣

[@julianlarkin9809]

😂😂

[@Kyplays]

Gotta love the welding character in him!!

[@CarlosMorales-jd5hb]

The easy way is to use wheel chocks on tractor and trailer and remove the air park brake. The s-cam brake lever also has an adjuster to get the arm out of the way so you don't need a come along. A 1/2 inch ratchet with a 7/16 socket is you need.

[@Buttermyrocket]

Your a brave man sitting on a truck stop parking lot without anything under you, as a driver I don't even like walking through the piss ridden parking lot. 🤮

[@MeltinMetalAnthony]

I do sewage work, I ain’t sweating it!

[@Buttermyrocket]

@@MeltinMetalAnthony good man if I'm ever in your area and need something I'll remember you.

[@Mike-zu5xj]

I really like the work you do and would like to continue to watch. But it's my choice to unsubscribe. Your colorful language does not do anything for me. It mostly shows a small vocabulary resource!

[@rhythmkc9230]

This was very interesting to see! You did a great job and got him back on the road very quickly! Watching your work is inspiring me to get my business going sooner than later.

[@itabs9067]

what have you done in your previous life to offend bee kind Anthony?

[@randymack1782]

YIKES! I am allergic to bees. I have been a mechanic, but cars & pickup trucks, not done a lot toward big trucks. I had a former friend that drove, we are no longer friends, & I did a lot of work for him, but I once turned down a job, he was thinking of going from box van to flatbed, found 1, wanted me to look it over before he bought, I found over 100 cracks in frame, 40+ down each side, front & rear, and looked like twisted frame, I said I wouldnt touch it, a few cracks, sure, but that thing was abused & was ready for farm duty, not on road traveling USA. those long nose grinders look neat, not bought 1 yet, I did get a Makita X-Lock for Christmas, for a system to throw in car for taking to repair, I like the quick change & not looking where tool is to remove grinding disc, usually burried bottom of the tool bag, 99% of work I do at home, I stopped doing field repairs for most part in 2012, but slowly doing some. I still have my engine drives, but I will throw Generator & grab small stick welder, or MIG, and small torch outfit, maybe 1 day I will put engine drive back to work, but not used either in 9 years. had a Lincoln Ranger9, & a Hobart Pipeline welder with the Willys engine

[@hubertrobinson8825]

You did a very good job as for the bees they might just be looking for a place to set up a new hive they do that all the time a new queen starts a new colony they might have smell your after shave or something why they came at you

[@donaldspencer7016]

Wait till you have a call that they want you to cut off and replace any of the hangers or equalizer brackets. That's when it sucks but it is good money. By the way you need to get a quarter inch right angle die grinder with some 3in 3M cubitron discs it makes life way easier while working on heavy equipment in tight places

[@tomasalvarado207]

😎👍

[@GKRTANKLINESLLC.]

Good shit Dawgy!!! Done this myself on my equipment…got to do what you got to do… Wish I could say I don’t carry an impact cuz I’m not a mechanic…but I’ve got to keep trucks running…any who…good real world shit