Where are they now? Two builds are back with a few miles and problems.

[@shawnperkins1159]

Doctor?! Dang, Scott raised a good kiddo, and you can rebuild cars better than the factory….winning at life!

[@comictrio]

Working as a Millwright for over 10 years, I remember the stink of burnt gear all too well. We didn't have the work gloves that are available today, and the smell of the oil lingered on my hands for a few days no matter how many times I washed them. Excellent video :) Edited, I guess I can't spell today!

[@vehcor]

That’s exactly why I wore my bitch mittens! 😂

[@oldman936]

Welcome to boring build Friday! Where are they now edition. This should be a tv series. Have a great weekend Scott.

[@vehcor]

👍🏻 Have a great weekend as well!

[@mikesawyer4707]

Hello Scott we just stopped in to see what you were up too. Your speacial humor never dissapoints us Have a great weekend.

[@vehcor]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@alanmott-smith9358]

Bro, you're amazing. Keep putting out these videos, please.

[@vehcor]

Thanks, will do!

[@andrewbetschman3175]

@vehcor I hope you have a great weekend!

[@vehcor]

You too!

[@JDseller1]

Scott I wish more men where like you. Your honest and a hard worker. That is getting rare these days. I will also congratulate you on having a successful daughter. Keep making these great videos.

[@brandon18054]

Scott clearly works inside and outside of the shop. Those guns don’t appear out of thin air 👌 💪

[@royportalise5269]

Bring back more Where are they now builds!! Great content have a great weekend Scott!!

[@vehcor]

I’ll post them as they roll in.

[@trapps75]

Like i said before there's plenty of good mechanics and bodywork mechanics on KZbin but Scott's on another level he's a beast

[@worldjoes1]

It's amazing how good you are at what you do. You are so talented.

[@vehcor]

Thank you very much! Years of practice.

[@Smidgen-x4i]

Mechanical know how and humorous sarcasm, very entertaining as usual. Thanks.

[@gs1100ed]

Nice work as usual Scott! Not sure why, but anytime I work under a car without wearing goggles, I get every bit of rust and dirt in my eyes in the first few minutes. They are like a dirt and dust magnet!

[@jambme]

I have watched your videos for a while. I find your comments on the engineers funny. I worked at Toyota building the Tundra for years on frame side. At least I got to work on them before the body was installed. But still ran into problems if a component needed to be replaced further down the line, not fun at all, so I feel your pain my friend. Keep up the good work and I will be watching.

[@muskokamike127]

21:38 bearing had constant upwards pressure due to the rotational action of the ring gear, coupled with lack of fresh lube and you have a bearing go bye bye. I forget what model it was, but there was one in the 70's that chewed through pinion bearings due to straight cut gears would constantly force the pinion off the ring gear. I think that's also why they went to helical cut gears and changed the shape of the teeth on the ring gear.

[@mak6371]

I come for the workmanship but stay for the music.

[@danielbutler578]

I'm pleased with my 04 Corolla. It has 263000 on it and was totaled in 2014. I didn't bother fixing it because it was kept to be our backup car. It has the original alternator and starter. I did put a set of brushes in the starter a few years ago. I figured that 10 bucks for brushes was a lot cheaper than $175 for a rebuilt starter. I only have one complaint because it gets rid of 2 quarts of oil between oil changes. My 91 Nissan Sentra was only using half a quart every 5000 miles at 395,000 miles. I guess they don't make them like they used to.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Happy Friday, Scott!🍻

[@vehcor]

Same to you!

[@kevinritchie9227]

Glad to hear the afternoon crew is doing well for herself! Its also great to see how your builds hold up well, seeing as youre a hack and all...lol. 😂

[@vehcor]

I’ll never be able to do anything right according to the “experts”. 😂

[@buckpowers4837]

Great rebuild and a quick change differential is all you needed. Good to see the Toyota held up very well and will make some kid think he has a cadillac [ Japan Style }. Keep hammering.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

I like how you mention using penetrating oil in anticipation of removing a component rather than waiting until you are doing it.

[@LAactor]

Getting cars stolen from you has to be one of the scummiest things in the world. Tacking on tows of $400-600. Legalzed extortion. I know an elderly woman whom the apartment manager called the predatory tow companyy on for a petty reason, got a kickback for it. And does it whever she wants money. I've heard car not wheel touching line, flat tire, one person had covered accidentally their permit and they got towed. And this is a tinyy gated senior community!! With spaces to spare! Hope they don't have someone hurt their moms and dads like that!

[@gilberesrepairs]

I was doing the front lower arms on my Renault Megan a couple of years ago. The bolts were fitted where you would have to drop the front subframe to remove the bolts. I cut the bolt heads off with an angle grinder and fitted new bolts coming in from the other side 🎉 Gear oil is NASTY

[@vehcor]

I had a similar issue with a diff on a Pontiac vibe. 21 hours to change because you had to separate the engine and trans. That is, unless you used an angle grinder to remove 1/4 inch of casting material on the block. Then the job was 3 hours.

[@gilberesrepairs]

@@vehcor Very nice indeed 😎 Just to say, excellent content as usual… Watched from the UK 🇬🇧

[@BWGPEI]

You, my Dad, and now me - all muttering about the design guys whilst trying to work on cars. Could be a pointer to better design. But I know from real world experience that you need service oversight into the design process to get any real change.

[@peterdebad1]

Always look forward to the Friday videos. Have a great weekend. Peace!

[@geraldcoe1123]

Illinois lock tight 😂😂😂!!! Scott, your workouts are paying off. Great looking guns and chest! Wonderful video. Have a great weekend.

[@pinball541]

Hopefully the pizza girl doesn't get jealous from that comment! She might try to twist Scott up into a pretzel.

[@markb.1259]

As usual... your content ROCKS Scott!!! Signed- Land of Lincoln by Birth!!!

[@buffsheeri]

Good you are a mechanic by trade for this is what they needed. You make it look so easy. Be well this day.

[@rdvss128]

Always look forward to Friday's to see your newest videos, the content and commentary is always great! Plus I always learn something thanks Scott

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Nothing boring about this at all…. These cars are a testament to your quality of work… can’t believe you didn’t snap off a single bolt… That ol’ Illinois rust looks a whole lot like the rust from the east coast of Canada..Maybe a little less severe😂😁.. Keep up the good work and the “un-boring” content..

[@estemaxon8545]

I would rather get a car from you than any dealer,I love your work,it seems like your veins course motor oil,not many left, I'd love one of your rebuilds but am physically and financially broken,I do greatly admire your work

[@BrucePierson]

A few years ago, I had a weird vibrating noise that only occurred in one place and that was going around a particular roundabout. It turned out to be the rear universal joint on the driveshaft, so I just replaced both universal joints and the noise went away.

[@tutekohe1361]

I thought you were going to say you just avoided that particular Roundabout!

[@vehcor]

I have had some u-joints make some strange noises in my day. Some were even tight with no signs of wear. As a mechanic, noises can be the worse to track down.

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Scott.

[@vehcor]

You bet

[@rafaeltorovip]

If at any time you consider leaving your state, please consider Massachusetts as your next home and place for your shop. Definitely you would have a customer here. 👍 thank you for showing so nice content.

[@XX-166]

Too bad they aren’t 2A friendly.

[@billbowers268]

I second that ! Scott is an awesome guy.

[@unclejoe6811]

No one should consider being a masshole

[@billymasoner3735]

@@XX-166gotta love the people who have to inject politics into every conversation 🙄

[@XX-166]

@@billymasoner3735 yet you felt the need to respond huh Karen??

[@JB-de5cp]

Always enjoy your shows, thanks.

[@vehcor]

Thanks for watching!

[@sebdries]

Laufenn are a subsidiary of Hankook, they are indeed very decent. Unfortunately here in Germany their prices went up quickly, so you can also get a proper Hankook, Kumho or similar for a near identical budget.

[@vehcor]

I figured they were offering a lower price with limited sizes to establish the brand and then they would jack up the prices here when they gained market share. Looks like they have already done that by you. Here they are still a great deal on a good product.

[@stkrrauch1]

super sweet upgrade into the RDX

[@vehcor]

She is very happy with it.

[@wilhelmvonboot1912]

4:13 Scott, when you were spinning the drive shaft one handed with drill in your other.. in your head.. were you yelling “LIGHT WEIGHT!… YA BUDDY”

[@vehcor]

I was trying to refrain from using it as a pull-up bar.

[@wilhelmvonboot1912]

😂🇺🇸😂 epic.

[@BrucePierson]

Our Mitsubishi Starwagon has the same issue with the rear hatch in cold weather wanting to drop. However, I have so far been unable to locate replacement struts and it's summer at the moment and the problem doesn't exist at the moment. One for later I think.

[@vehcor]

It’s common to all makes but I see so many people overthinking it and trying to change pumps and motors for the power liftgate.

[@marknease1631]

I enjoy your sense of humor.

[@vehcor]

Thanks

[@djplonghead5403]

My grandma's 2012 Lexus also has a liftgate problem. Otherwise, 180,000 miles and drives like new.

[@johnnyt1408]

Awesome video, keep up the great work

[@paulmullins4439]

Great video enjoy watching keep up the great work

[@Chr.U.Cas1622]

👍👌👏 again and as always (video and work). Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health in particular.

[@aaronsnowden6311]

Diff oil is the worst. I was replacing the gears on a truck I had and made the mistake of having the back jacked up when I pulled the drive shaft out and had my mouth open, not a good outcome.

[@bazilwreckerloughead]

You were saying that thing's great in the snow? The best snow buggy I ever had was a 2008 Ford Five Hundred, I owned it for 5 1/2 years & only had to do regular maintenance to it. Man I really miss that car!

[@jamesterrill1938]

How many times do you rebuild the same cars...YOu are the best..

[@vehcor]

I had a Grand Am that was totaled three times. Last I saw it was when I sold it with almost 300k miles.

[@DavidHollis-w3w]

Getting Rusty to let go of things seems like a big part of this job. Good thing the belt molding tool has a universal adapter.

[@richardthomas1743]

Hey Scott!!

[@vehcor]

👋🏻 🥈

[@robertpettigrew9042]

I've turned your "Everything's a hammer if you're brave enough" into a song. I sing it as I use the battery end of my cordless drill as a hammer. Thanks!

[@vehcor]

Battery end? I thought that was the hammer end. 😂

[@MJAbowd]

@@vehcor your knowledge is phenomenal.

[@BrucePierson]

I wouldn't expect to see any issues years later with anything you did.

[@Mike44460]

@ 1:59, how can you work without heat? You have to have heat to paint and for filler to set up.

[@bradentworow9750]

I remember the 330 from wayyy back. It had the disappearing body lines.

[@vehcor]

That’s the one. 😂

[@DaveSomething]

I have a similar Lesux, sounds like a diesel, and hums in a few places, but the hoopty keeps going!

[@shawnbarr8572]

I once drove a company van that decided to self-destruct the rear gear assembly. Broke hard enough to poke a hole in the diff cover.

[@vehcor]

I’ve had a few of those. Much more fun to look at inside than this one.

[@stephengordon8968]

Wow Doctor ! Now your moving on up Scott ! Good for her ! Enjoyed the video as always ,stay healthy oh that's right you have doctor in the family you don't need to worry about that .😂

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Ya, good ole gear oil! When it gets on your clothes, that's even more fun! Old gear oil has a real special smell, especially if the vehicle was used to pull a heavy trailer! The vehicle still looks good!

[@gmw1964z]

Awesome video! Thanks!

[@ymvrr]

A doc is nothing more than a mechanic working on people. So not surprised your offspring could become a doctor!

[@lstone.09]

Awesome video Scott. Never get bored with the videos. Well unless they have a GrandAm from Scott's GrandAm Emporium. LOL Enjoy the weekend. 🚗🚗🚗

[@billbowers268]

Yea it's Friday ! Hello Scott .

[@garfield89dude32]

Gotta love boring build Fridays! (Or Ford Friday if you’re really adventurous😂) Nice update on these vehicles Scott! If I ever get in a wreck I’m shipping my broken vehicle to you!

[@vehcor]

If Illinois wasn’t so slow with paperwork we could have a Ford Friday.

[@michaelhartloff3833]

I could smell it as soon as you opened up the differential

[@vehcor]

🤮

[@gerry-p9x]

Should have a picture wall of all previous builds

[@vehcor]

That’s going to be a big wall. 1000+ cars

[@pinball541]

And to think a majority of those vehicles were of the Pontiac Grand Am persuasion!

[@tazzzzzz33]

thanks once again for your videos. it's always interesting!

[@Paulster2]

Scott, you ALWAYS find a hammer ... just this time you found an ACTUAL hammer.

[@vehcor]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. 😂

[@dewalt10-2-4]

Always an informative video..Thanks...

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@stephenferguson6020]

Red Green once said "Any tool can be the right tool" :)

[@burtbacarach5034]

Red Green is also a tool 😀

[@vehcor]

😂

[@johngrant1337]

good video , thanks

[@vehcor]

Glad you liked it!

[@jimwiskus8862]

Thanks Scott for the education! You make it look so easy, and I know ow it’s not starting out. Just curious, what is COP that you referenced in your opening dialogue. I think it had to do with the type of title available for a car that was abandoned in IL? Thank you! By the way, is the afternoon crew, a PhD, or an MD? You guys have to be sooo proud.

[@vehcor]

Certificate of purchase. Basically gives ownership to the tow yard for the storage they are owed. That way they can dispose of the vehicle. PhD

[@jimwiskus8862]

Thank you, Scott! I tried to Google the COP but nothing came up except police. So proud of the afternoon crew. I can’t imagine how proud you guys are! See you in the next one buddy.

[@matthewhaddon599]

Laufenn seems to be a subsidiary of Hankook. They don't seem to do a very big range though.

[@vehcor]

They only make popular sizes and are always cheapest. I think once they have established the brand, they will expand the line and increase prices. The quality for the price is very good… too good for them not to have some strategy in mind.

[@LAactor]

Not sure if its the worst but i know synthetic gear oil STANK worse than dinosaur. Checked the site saw it wasnt up. How much did you give it for? 3500? You should pad it some for the demand. Not outrageous but enough to cover a year's supply of whey. 4k for this then.

[@3994257]

Great video! Did you re-align the Lexus after the differential swap? The 2 lower strut bolts are the factory camber adjustment.

[@psowens723]

So, what is the brand of tires you like to use for your rebuilds? Thanks!

[@Tedcowboy]

I say that about the machines I work on..... The guy who designed it never had to fix one!!!

[@David-ik8wj]

do they dump salt every day during the winter. I have heard about studies that the great lakes salinity levels are on the rise.

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Scott what are the name of the tyres that you put on the auto, I put all wheel tyres on my RAV4 and hardly got 20,000 miles or 2 and a half years and had to replace them

[@vehcor]

Laufeen made by Hankook.

[@zemo2332]

What do you think about 2.4 turbo engine in 2024 RX 350 ? Some mechanics say that turbo can last 100-150 K miles. What is your experience with turbos?

[@alextipple8650]

Scott or anyone..... On a rear lift gate glass... Gm guled the hinge on to the glass. What product works best to glue steel to glass and will actually hold? Thks Alex

[@garthbutton699]

Rear view mirror adhesive kit would be my best guess

[@chrislongbeard]

I guess its better that there aren't more where are they now videos. That means they don't come back.

[@vehcor]

I just don’t post them all. I service a lot of the vehicles I sell.

[@thisismyalt9010]

Hi Scott. What is the brand and model of the tires?

[@garyrendano4717]

the smell of the oil in the supercharger of a 2001 pomtiac grand prix gtp smell like death so i can imagine the smell from that burnt diff

[@tomswindler64]

Very nice 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@vehcor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@itsnotme07]

Nope, the Tc did NOT make the website....because it's outta here! Guess there's no going back for the Pizza Girl. Upscale Pizza now! Haha.

[@jamespittsfordiii7632]

Oh don’t worry. I could smell the 90 weight gear oil without smell-o- vision.

[@vehcor]

🤮

[@tbskirk]

What kind of tires are those? Might be worth looking into!

[@vehcor]

Laufeen made by Hankook.

[@tbskirk]

@@vehcor thank you sir!

[@dave3156]

Was shocked to see that this job required bitch mittens to do. Hope to see the Mustang make a return from the painter to finish it off. Thx enjoy these, especially the commentary!

[@vehcor]

I can’t stand smelling like gear lube so I’m wearing mittens like a little bitch. 😂 Blame the state, 9 weeks waiting on the title and still haven’t processed it.

[@richardthomas1743]

Yes , every tool has a hammer end. LOL

[@vehcor]

I think every object has a hammer end, let’s not limit ourselves to tools. 😂

[@floydhelms44]

Anything's a hammer if you're brave enough! A true "Vehcor"saying. LoL .

[@45AMT]

The bodywork held up nice. But it thought rebuilt cars were never suppose to be the same after bodywork?? At least that's what the "experts" say??

[@vehcor]

I guess mine are flukes. 😂

[@rickjosey7951]

I have a question body shop has had my vehicle for over 3months they claimed the insurance company wasn't cooperating qith them so I got involved that was 3 weeks ago and they claim they have now received all the parts but oh and told my wife they started putting it back together drove by the shop and nothing had been done do you have any advice on how to deal with this problem.

[@stanleysourelis5104]

I cannot believe what I am seeing, Scott is wearing "bitch mittens" Lol

[@vehcor]

I dislike smelling like gear lube THAT much! 😂

[@ДмитрийГородец39]

хорошее чувство юмора

[@vehcor]

👍🏻

[@brandonh7798]

No vehicles for sale?

[@vehcor]

Not right now. Should be a few coming soon.

[@brandonh7798]

@@vehcor I will be in the look out checking website thanks for sharing your knowledge and craft with the community!

[@robertgomez4370]

Yay

[@vehcor]

👍🏻

[@patjohnson3100]

What does C O P stand for?

[@vehcor]

Certificate of purchase. Basically the tow yard owns the car for the storage they are owed.

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

What tires did you put on??

[@vehcor]

Laufeen made by Hankook.

[@robj2704]

So, the diff swap takes just over an hour? Hmm...that's about $750 labor at the dealership.

[@drucifer_too]

What is C O P acronym?

[@johnhufnagel]

winter beater update? or are you waiting until winter is over.

[@vehcor]

Nothing to update alI I have done is put gas in it. I have posted some pictures on Instagram of it covered in snow and salt.

[@johnhufnagel]

@@vehcor nice.